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The DataQs system is an electronic means of filing concerns about federal and state data released to the public by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). DataQs is commonly used to request copies of roadside inspection reports and/or ask for corrections to the data found in those reports
Motor Carriers can use DataQs to file concerns about information displayed on their records, such as inspection and crash data available from FMCSA. Drivers of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) can file concerns about Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) reports or information reported to the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse as well as to monitor the status of a current Request for Data Review (RDR).
All changes to data must be made at the source, i.e., the agency that entered the data, so all DataQs requests are forwarded to the appropriate agency. The decision of that agency is final, and the FMCSA is not authorized to override that agency's decision.
A motor carrier, driver, or other stakeholder can register for DataQs via the FMCSA Portal or through the DataQs system directly. Requests for data corrections require simple forms to be filled in with information from the relevant report, such as the report number, date, and time of event, state, and an explanation for why the data should be changed.
To be successful, requests for data correction should include documentation to support the request, and such documentation can be submitted directly through the DataQs system. All information is routed to the organization responsible for the data. Electronic correspondence is used to communicate with the requestor when additional information is needed. DataQs is open to the public and the website provides an online help function to walk users through the process.
The following are some FMCSA tips for using DataQs:
Note: A carrier can modify its registration information (e.g., name, address, or power-unit data) by updating its U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) registration form. DataQs should not be used for such requests.
DataQs may be accessed via the FMCSA website.