US Dept of Transportation FMCSA

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations; targeting high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness. To accomplish these activities, the Administration works with Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others.

Press Releases

The violations added to the Safety Measurement System (SMS) should give large truck and bus companies a more complete picture of their safety performance.
Aug. 10, 2017
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared Connecticut-licensed truck driver Allen R. Johnson, Sr. to be an imminent hazard to public safety.
Nov. 18, 2016
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Commercial motor vehicles are now allowed to mount of certain devices on the interior of the windshields, including placement within the area that is swept by the windshield wipers...
Sept. 23, 2016
The FMCSA announced the launch of its new safety-focused campaign, "Our Roads, Our Responsibility," to raise public awareness about how to operate safely around large trucks and...
Aug. 12, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has ordered Belle Glade, Fla.-based Billy R. Evans Harvesting, Inc., USDOT No. 1310998...
Aug. 10, 2016
FMCSA is delaying the implementation of the final stage of the Unified Registration System (URS) until Jan. 14, 2017, with a new full compliance date of April 14, 2017.
July 21, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has declared Wenceslao Cruz Marquez and his son, Hugo Cruz, to each be an imminent ...
July 18, 2016
During the federal compliance review investigation, FMCSA safety investigators found the company to be in violation of multiple federal safety regulations.
June 15, 2016
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The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that passengers riding in large commercial trucks will be required to use...
June 10, 2016
The agency is seeking public input during the next 60 days on an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require states to establish a program for annual inspections ...
April 27, 2016

Videos

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A discussion on the FMCSA core guiding principles, its CSA program to identify potentially unsafe carriers and the organization's recent motor coach safety initiative.
Aug. 30, 2013

Resources

Includes violations based on new cell phone use regulations and provides more detailed breakouts of some existing brake, wheel, and coupling regulations.
Feb. 15, 2012

Articles

Photo courtesy of Penske
Penske started utilizing a voice-directed preventive maintenance process in 2017, which vocally guides a technician through the inspection process. The process is designed to improve inspection accuracy and consistency while eliminating paperwork. Since it is handsfree, it also improves technician safety.
Establishing a true safety culture requires accountability, empowerment, and airtight communication — as well as a clear understanding of the common causes of roadside inspection...
June 9, 2020
Avoiding CSA violations and related interventions more or less comes down to effort on the part of fleets.
Catch the small stuff -- Make sure the easy-to-spot defects get corrected before the vehicle hits the road. Make sure each vehicle (including any trailers) has proof of the annual...
Feb. 10, 2016

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The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires FMCSA to implement a Beyond Compliance program no later than June 2017.
April 22, 2016
The congressionally-directed working group is working to develop a new funding formula for FMCSA grant programs.
April 11, 2016
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On March 21, 2016, while operating a large commercial truck, Yakov Zaverukha was stopped and cited by the Illinois State Police for driving under the influence of alcohol with...
April 6, 2016
Vehicles subject to Volvo Trucks’ Safety Recall that have not already received the interim or permanent recall remedy repair specified by Volvo in the recall and are still on ...
March 24, 2016
Worcester, Mass.-based trucking company John A. Robles, doing business as J and J Transportation, has been declared to be an imminent hazard to public safety.
March 18, 2016
Following a four-month, multi-state investigation, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it has revoked...
March 16, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation FMCSA has declared California-licensed truck driver Edward Herbert Crane to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not...
Feb. 22, 2016
The safety fitness determination notice of proposed rulemaking, to be published in the Federal Register, would update FMCSA’s safety fitness rating methodology by integrating ...
Jan. 18, 2016
In conjunction with the 95th Annual TRB Meeting, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will host its annual Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum on Monday...
Jan. 7, 2016
The FMCSA recently announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety by employing technology to strengthen commercial truck and bus drivers’ compliance with...
Dec. 10, 2015
As of Dec. 4, 2015, much of the information previously available on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website related to property carrier’s compliance ...
Dec. 7, 2015
During the week-long brake safety campaign, CMV inspectors will conduct brake system inspections (primarily Level IV Inspections) on trucks and buses throughout North America ...
July 22, 2015
FMCSA’s top priority is safety. Since 2010, the Agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has worked successfully to make the nation’s roads safer for everyone...
June 30, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the availability of $30 million in state grants through two annual programs...
Jan. 13, 2015
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As part of its efforts to build a nationwide commitment to safety, FMCSA continues to make information about safety compliance easy to access and understand for all of its stakeholders...
Nov. 13, 2014
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rolled out enhancements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) Website.
Aug. 4, 2014
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) unveiled enhancements to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) website to help drivers and motor carriers Get Road...
July 7, 2014
Updated rule would slash highest federal paperwork burden after taxes and prevent fatigued drivers
March 14, 2014
The proposed redesign is intended to advance FMCSA’s safety mission by making important information easier to understand for motor carriers who want to improve their safety performance...
Nov. 18, 2013
The hours of service 30-minute rest break requirement does not apply to any short haul drivers.
Aug. 8, 2013
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the implementation of 11 changes to the November snapshot of SMS.
Dec. 4, 2012
Nearly 3,000 vehicles will send Wi-Fi-like signals that warn of safety hazards, could help reduce crashes during year-long research project.
Aug. 22, 2012
US Dept of Transportation FMCSA announces improvements to ASPEN to more efficiently improve highway safety.
Aug. 16, 2012
FMCSA to perform focused initiative to analyze process for updating 100,000 annual State-reported crash records to include determination of motor carrier's role in a crash.
July 31, 2012
Written testimony discusses CSA's safety benefits and its impact on small businesses.
July 24, 2012
Department of Transportation study shows 1.4 percent fuel economy increase.
April 23, 2012
Space available now for the April 17 webinar on Compliance, Safety Accountability (CSA).
March 28, 2012