DataQs account....just in case?

JustSonny · May 13, 2010

https://dataqs.fmcsa.dot.gov/login.asp

The DataQs system is an electronic means for filing concerns about Federal and State data released to the public by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Through this system, data concerns are automatically forwarded to the appropriate office for resolution. The system also allows filers to monitor the status of each filing.

Who May Register?
Any user can enter data challenges into the system including: general public users, commercial drivers, motor carriers, FMCSA/State Agency users, and FMCSA Administrative level users.
Commercial drivers may file challenges to their commercial driver data. To obtain their data, commercial drivers may request the information via the Freedom of Information Act website.
Motor carrier users may file challenges to data found on their carrier profile, SAFER information, and SafeStat Online record.

What Data Is Subject To A Challenge?
The DataQs system is to be used to challenge data issued by FMCSA. Information disseminated by the FMCSA includes data reported to FMCSA through the requirements of Federal and State programs. Release of these data is done in the interest of information exchange and to satisfy the requirements of the Freedom of Information Act. The United States government assumes no liability for the use of the data.
With respect to crash and roadside inspection data, the MCMIS documents the occurrence and results of these events as reported by the States. Any challenges to data provided by State agencies must be resolved by the appropriate State agency. Once a State office makes a determination on the validity of a challenge, FMCSA considers that decision as the final resolution of the challenge. FMCSA cannot change State records without State consent.
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Gears · May 15, 2010

I registered and challenged an older inspection report. Lost the challenge but at least I tried. No big deal really.

JustSonny · May 15, 2010

Gears said: ↑

I registered and challenged an older inspection report. Lost the challenge but at least I tried. No big deal really.
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Putting the system to work....good deal! Maybe if drivers inundate them with challenges, particularly if the challenges are upheld, DOT will get an education in data quality!

Gears · May 15, 2010

Don't know. I don't think some folks like to admit it when they're wrong...

Ramblin' Redneck · May 16, 2010

Gears said: ↑

Don't know. I don't think some folks like to admit it when they're wrong...
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Which is why challenges resolved by the state agency that did the inspection are unlikely to be overturned. You think the state wants to admit to the feds they were wrong? That makes THEM look bad. They don't give a rats rear end whether YOU look bad or not...just as long as THEY come out looking squeaky clean.

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