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INDEPENDENT CARRIER SAFETY ASSOCIATION

PHOENIX, AZ · EIN 843215770 · Form 990 · FY2021 · Small ($100K-$1M) · safecarriers.org
revenue
$900K
expenses
$1.0M
net assets
$-110K
employees
0
program ratio
80%
mission · from form 990

IMPROVE HIGHWAY SAFETY BY PROVIDING INDEPENDENT MOTOR CARRIERS AND SMALL FLEETS WITH COST-EFFECTIVE SAFETY TOOLS AND INSURANCE COVERAGE.

profile · synthesized from sources

Independent Carrier Safety Association (ICSA) supports small trucking fleets and owner-operators by providing safety programs, compliance resources, and discounted services. The organization promotes highway safety through mandatory forward-facing event recorders, drug and alcohol testing programs, and safety training. ICSA serves its members across the United States with tools to improve safety performance, reduce risk, and maintain regulatory compliance.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2021

what they reported doing

Program narrative the organization filed with the IRS. Ordered by program spending.

  1. #1 primary $0
    PROVIDE MEMBERS ACCESS TO FEDERAL AND STATE MANDATED LIABILITY INSURANCE COVERAGE
  2. #2 $0
    PROVIDE MEMBERS ACCESS TO IN-CAB EVENT RECORDERS; MONITOR VIDEO PROVIDED; PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO MEMBERS IIN UTILIZING DATA OBTAINED INI ORDER TO IMPROVE DRIVER PERFORMANCE AND SAFETY
named programs · 9 · from sources

what they call their work

CDL Defender
Legal protection program in partnership with U.S. Legal Services covering 100% of attorney fees for non-criminal traffic and DOT violations for drivers and spouses
Driver License Monitoring
Service through SuperVision that continuously monitors driver license status across all U.S. states and Canada to ensure compliance
Drug and Alcohol Testing Program
Partnership with TADTS to offer hair testing, random consortium testing, FMCSA Clearinghouse compliance, and audit assistance at discounted rates
First Gear™ Online Driver Training
Comprehensive training curriculum for commercial drivers and fleet owners focusing on safety practices and driver development
ICSA Fleet Safety Scores
Telematics-based program that standardizes safety measurement across fleets and provides comparative safety rankings among members
Model Safety Plan
Exclusive safety framework for members covering driver hiring, training, communication, and crash review processes to build a strong safety culture
Onboard Event Recorders Program
Requires members to use forward-facing cameras from approved vendors (Netradyne, Motive, Samsara) to improve safety, reduce crashes, and defend against false claims
Safety Awards Program
Quarterly cash reward program recognizing top-performing members in safety categories for single truck operators and small fleets
Safety Consulting
Provides members access to experienced safety consultants for guidance on FMCSA regulations, driver coaching, compliance, and incident management
activities · 4 clusters

what they do

  • Transportation Professional Recognition Programs 2 activities
    • Advocacy for Truck Driver Appreciation
      Joins American Trucking Associations (ATA) and state associations annually to recognize National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
    • Support for Transportation Research and Associations
      Makes an annual contribution to the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) to support research and provides support for the annual meeting of the Trucking Association Executives Council.
  • Commercial Vehicle Toll Management Services 2 activities
    • Discounted On-Board Camera Systems
      Provides members with reduced pricing on on-board cameras from approved vendors like Netradyne, Motive, and Samsara, and facilitates access to discounted cameras for event-based video recording systems.
    • Driver License Monitoring Services
      Offers exclusive driver license monitoring services to fleet members through SuperVision, a Solera division.
  • Insurance and Discounted Financial Services for Members 1 activity
    • Commercial Auto Liability Insurance
      Offers access to competitively-priced commercial auto liability insurance through a risk purchase group for qualifying members, with tailored options for single-truck operators and small fleets.
  • Uncategorized 3 activities
    • Discounted Drug Testing Programs
      Partners with TADTS to offer members discounted drug testing programs, including pre-employment, random, and post-accident hair drug testing, as well as comprehensive administration services and audit assistance.
    • Safety Consulting and Resources
      Provides safety consulting services to members, leveraging OSHA certifications and driving experience. This includes offering a customizable Zero Tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy template, a Model Distracted Driving Policy, and information on driver distractions and related fines.
    • Safety Training and Awards
      Provides members with access to training programs, a customizable Model Safety Plan, and online driver training through the First Gear™ curriculum. The organization also enters eligible members into quarterly and annual contests for cash safety awards based on strong safety performance.
financials · form 990 · fy2021

the money

revenue
Total revenue$900K
Contributions & grants$900K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.01M
Program expenses80%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$87K
Grants paid out$3K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$2.02M
Cash$1.69M
Investments$0
Liabilities$2.13M
Net assets$-110K
Liquid reserves20.0 mo
2 years on record · 2020–2021 · YoY revenue +7972.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

paid leadership · 2
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
SHAWN NELSON DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS 35 $140K
KAREN RASMUSSEN Director 35 $87K
board members · 2
  • BRETT SANT — President & CEO
  • VICTOR MALCHESKY — Director
relationships · 31

who they work with

  • American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Partner — Makes an annual contribution to support ATRI's research work.
  • American Truck Business Services (ATBS) Partner — Partners with ICSA to offer exclusive discounts on their RumbleStrip Professional product, which includes tax, accounting, and business consulting services for owner-operator truck drivers.
  • American Trucking Associations (ATA) Partner — Joins ATA and state associations in recognizing National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.
  • Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Government — Provides links to FMCSA resources and directs users to FMCSA state offices for carrier safety information.
  • Motive Partner — Approved vendor of forward-facing event recorders for ICSA members.
  • Motive Partner — Approved vendor providing on-board camera systems to ICSA members at reduced pricing.
  • Motive Partner — Partners with ICSA to provide members with exclusive offerings and pricing, improved fleet safety through real-time crash detection and driver coaching, and customized risk management plans using telematics.
  • Motive Partner — Provides forward-facing cameras for ICSA members.
  • Netradyne Partner — Approved vendor of forward-facing event recorders for ICSA members.
  • Netradyne Partner — Approved vendor providing on-board camera systems to ICSA members at reduced pricing.
  • Netradyne Partner — Partners with ICSA to offer its vision-based Driver•i fleet safety camera platform to ICSA members.
  • Netradyne Partner — Provides forward-facing cameras and video platform services for ICSA members.
  • One80 Intermediaries Partner — Partners with ICSA to provide exclusive insurance benefits and a comprehensive insurance coverage package tailored for ICSA's members, especially single truck or small fleet members.
  • One80 Intermediaries Partner — Provides exclusive insurance benefits and customized insurance solutions to ICSA members.
  • Quest Diagnostics Partner — Testing provider used for hair drug screening, capable of detecting multiple substances including synthetic opioids and marijuana metabolites.
  • Samsara Partner — Approved vendor of forward-facing event recorders for ICSA members.
  • Samsara Partner — Approved vendor providing on-board camera systems to ICSA members at reduced pricing.
  • Samsara Partner — Provides forward-facing cameras for ICSA members.
  • Solera Partner — Provides driver license monitoring services to ICSA members through its division SuperVision.
  • SuperVision Partner — Partners with ICSA to provide its continuous license monitoring and fleet safety management solution, License Monitor, to ICSA fleet members.
  • TADTS Partner — Partner organization that provides discounted drug testing services and administrative support to ICSA members.
  • TADTS Partner — Provides initial hair drug tests for current drivers and new hires.
  • The Alcohol and Drug Testing Service (TADTS) Partner — Partner organization providing cost-effective hair-based drug testing services to ICSA members.
  • The Alcohol and Drug Testing Service (TADTS) Partner — Partners with ICSA to provide discounted drug and alcohol testing services, including mandatory hair testing, FMCSA random management consortium participation, FMCSA Clearinghouse Compliance, and audit assistance for ICSA members.
  • Truckers Against Trafficking Partner — Supports Truckers Against Trafficking in their mission to assist law enforcement in recognizing and reporting human trafficking.
  • Trucking Association Executives Council Partner — Provides support for the annual meeting of the Trucking Association Executives Council, the national organization of state trucking associations leaders.
  • Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) Partner — ICSA's executive director attended TCA's annual conference to gather information for ICSA members.
  • TrueNorth Companies Partner — Partners with ICSA to bring exclusive health and insurance coverage to its members through the TrueChoices program, designed for transportation industry professionals.
  • U.S. Legal Services Partner — Partners with ICSA to offer its CDL Defender service, covering attorney fees for non-criminal moving, non-moving, and DOT violations for commercial drivers and their spouses, along with business and tax consultation services.
  • U.S. Legal Services Partner — Provides CDL Defender legal coverage and business/personal legal services to ICSA members.
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