Nov 16FMCSA Makes Sure the 2023 US Capitol Christmas Tree Arrives SafelyFor the fifth consecutive year, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Our Roads, Our Safety® campaign is supporting the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s journey to Washington, D.C. while raising awareness about sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses. This year, the tree will travel safely from…Trucking2 min readTrucking2 min read
Nov 9Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program: Expanding the CMV WorkforceThe FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program was launched on July 26, 2022, as part of the historic Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The Program allows drivers between the ages of 18 to 20 years old with an intrastate commercial driver’s license to operate interstate commerce using a CMV with safety…Apprenticeship3 min readApprenticeship3 min read
Oct 26State Partnerships with FMCSA’s PRISM Improves Road SafetyFMCSA’s Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM) is a partnership with State commercial motor vehicle (CMV) registration offices and law enforcement that improves highway safety by identifying and immobilizing commercial motor carriers that are prohibited from operating due to a Federal Out-of-Service (OOS) order. Throughout the PRISM process, FMCSA…2 min read2 min read
Oct 23Join Us for a Meeting of FMCSA’s Women of Trucking Advisory BoardThe U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) invites you to join the next Women of Trucking Advisory Board (WOTAB) meeting on Thursday, October 26, 2023. This virtual meeting is open to the public, and pre-registration is required. Please register and view the meeting agenda on our…2 min read2 min read
Oct 13Join Us for a Meeting of FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task ForceIn the trucking industry, many owner-operators view leasing their first truck as an important step in starting their business. However, leases that contain unfair or predatory terms can hinder entrepreneurial progress, discourage drivers from continuing to work in the industry, and even create barriers to driver recruitment. Predatory leases may…3 min read3 min read
Sep 20Winners of 2023 Road Safety Student Art Contest Announced by U.S. Department of TransportationThe Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proud to announce and congratulate the winners of the 2023 Road Safety Student Art Contest via a video from FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson. “The colorful vision and imagination we saw in this year’s art pieces were remarkable,” said Hutcheson in congratulating the…2 min read2 min read
Jul 20Sharing the Road Safely: Bicyclists, Pedestrians, Large Trucks, and BusesBicycling and walking can be a fun and healthy activity that serves as a great mode of transportation to get around. With the summer in full swing, many bicyclists and pedestrians will take in the warm weather and enjoy outdoor fun and adventure. While biking and walking are great activities…2 min read2 min read
Jul 10Pursing a Career as a Commercial Driver After Military Service?After your military service, if you are interested in a career as a truck or bus driver, you’ll want to know how your driving record data is captured and shared as you enter the commercial transportation industry. The Department of Transportation (DOT), Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) established the…2 min read2 min read
Jun 157 Grant Writing Tips from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety AdministrationInterested in how to apply for federal grants? Here are seven federal grant writing tips for organizations applying for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration grants. FMCSA funded projects include training and technology for commercial drivers, increasing research efforts, conducting outreach and education, and enhancing compliance with the national commercial…4 min read4 min read
Jun 6Maintaining a Safe Speed Can Prevent FatalitiesIt takes a high level of skill to maneuver a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safely. These vehicles take longer to stop, make wider turns, and have bigger blind spots. Fortunately, large truck and bus drivers take the responsibility of safe driving seriously; they buckle up and put their phones down…3 min read3 min read
