Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration in the United States

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 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 vehiclerelated
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.

Activities

Commercial Drivers’ Licenses

The Administration develops standards to test and license commercial motor vehicle
drivers.

Data and Analysis

The Administration collects and disseminates data on motor carrier safety and directs resources to improve motor carrier safety. Regulatory Compliance and Enforcement
The Administration operates a program to improve safety performance and remove
high-risk carriers from the Nation’s highways.

Research and Technology

The Administration coordinates research and development to improve the safety of
motor carrier operations and commercial motor vehicles and drivers.

Safety Assistance

The Administration provides States with financial assistance for roadside inspections and other commercial motor vehicle safety programs. It promotes motor vehicle and
motor carrier safety.

Other Activities

The Administration supports the development of uni?ed motor carrier safety requirements and procedures throughout North America.

It participates in international technical organizations and committees to help
share the best practices in motor carrier safety throughout North America and the
rest of the world. It enforces regulations ensuring safe highway transportation of
hazardous materials and has established a task force to identify and investigate
those carriers of household goods that have exhibited a substantial pattern of
consumer abuse.

For a complete list of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration ?eld
of?ces, go to www.fmcsa.dot.gov/about/aboutus.htm

For further information, contact the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE., Washington, DC 20590. Phone, 202–366–2519. Internet, http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.


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