Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration FMCSA
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established within the Department of Transportation (DOT) on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (Public Law No.106-159, 113 Stat. 1748 (December 9, 1999)).The FMCSA's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.
Additional Information
Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the FMCSA's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Administration activities 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.
