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. …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. …3 min read3 min read
May 31“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. …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. …3 min read3 min read
