5 days ago“Your Roads, Their Freedom”: Introducing FMCSA’s New Human Trafficking Prevention Awareness Campaign“Your Roads, Their Freedom,” a new campaign from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), launched earlier this week. The campaign empowers and equips commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers with resources and information to recognize and report human trafficking. Human traffickers use our nation’s transportation systems to facilitate these unimaginable…3 min read3 min read
May 4Protect Your Move: Six Reasons to Research Moving Companies Before Hiring OneIf you’re planning a move, especially across the country, you have a lot on your plate. It’s best to hire a low-cost mover as quickly as possible, right? Wrong. Here are six reasons why you should research your moving company before hiring them. First, researching and planning could save you…3 min read3 min read
Apr 27A Safer Future: Annual Road Safety Art ContestLet your child or teenager highlight how to stay safe on the roads with large trucks and buses. Their creativity and talent could earn top honors in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration annual road safety art contest. Students must be in the grade categories below as of June 10…2 min read2 min read
Apr 17National Work Zone Awareness Week 2023: Tips to Stay Safe in Work ZonesThe sun shines and temperatures rise as you head out on your multi-day interstate delivery drop. Despite the long journey ahead, you’re looking forward to the warmer weather and beautiful scenery along your route. You’re rounding out day one, and suddenly you notice bumper-to-bumper traffic ahead. As you inch closer…3 min read3 min read
Apr 12Distracted Driving: Tips to Stay Focused Behind the WheelApril is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and it is everyone’s responsibility to take a moment to remember that driving distracted, even if it is for less than a second, can have tragic consequences. Whether it may be reaching for a beverage or a bite to eat, scanning the radio…3 min read3 min read
Apr 5FMCSA at Mid-America Trucking Show 2023Last week, The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) connected with thousands of trucking professionals at the Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) in Louisville, Kentucky. During the three-day event, FMCSA hosted two sessions as well as staffed an exhibit booth throughout the show, giving attendees the opportunity to directly engage with…3 min read3 min read
Mar 28Join FMCSA, and Drive Your Career into SuccessAre you looking to begin an exciting career at a mission-driven, diverse, flexible, and a top “Best Places to Work” recognized organization? If so, look no further than the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA is searching for and hiring recent graduates to join its team. A career in…2 min read2 min read
Mar 2Check Your Speed: Slow Down For Work ZonesSpeeding and work zones are a deadly combination that is increasingly putting large truck and bus operators in danger. Consider these facts: In 2020, the latest year data is available, more than a quarter (27%) of fatal work zone crashes involved a commercial motor vehicle (CMV). Furthermore, speed was a…2 min read2 min read
Feb 8FMCSA Now Accepting Grants ApplicationsCalling all organizations and government agencies looking to improve commercial motor vehicle safety on America’s roads. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grants are now open. These are competitive federal grant opportunities awarded at the agency’s discretion. Below are the available grant programs, the associated opportunity number used on…2 min read2 min read
Feb 3A Day in the Life of an FMCSA Safety InvestigatorSafety Investigator is one of the most frequent career opportunities available at FMCSA. This position plays a crucial frontline role in helping improve safety for commercial motor vehicles — the large trucks and buses that carry people and vital supplies or equipment across the country. With positions across the U.S…3 min read3 min read
