Calling 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…

Safety 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…

The end of the year can be stressful and adding a move to your to-do list can feel overwhelming. Luckily, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has you covered! Use these tips ensure you start 2023 with a successful move. Ask for recommendations from neighbors and friends. Obtain an estimate…

Human trafficking has no place in our society, including in the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry. …

Truck drivers play a unique role in our nation’s emergency management response, and they are a beacon of hope when disaster strikes our communities. To assist in the response, FMCSA has access to certain regulatory powers that support humanitarian efforts and allows truck drivers to safely become first responders when…

From planes to trains to automobiles…everyone knows that the winter holidays are typically the busiest travel times of the year. For the past two years, Americans increasingly chose road vacations to visit family and friends. The anticipated spikes in roadway traffic around the holidays, combined with many roadway construction projects…

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs puts everyone on the road in danger. Due to their size and weight, crashes involving commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) have a high risk of injuries and fatalities — especially when the CMV operator is impaired. This National Impaired Driving Prevention Month, FMCSA…

For the fourth consecutive year, FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Safety program is participating in the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree’s journey to the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. …

The FMCSA’s Office of Registration is pleased to unveil its newest resource: “HOW TO Identify: FMCSA Entity Types Overview For New Applicants”. This is the latest video in the “HOW TO” series. It provides new applicants, offices, agencies, and persons supporting applicants with clear, need-to-know information on how to correctly identify and select the proper entity type for their operations. Through this video and future resources, we aim to simplify the process for applicants and prepare them to operate safely.