FMCSA Seeks Members for Critical Advisory Committees: Use Your Expertise to Help Make Our Roads Safer

3 min readFeb 11, 2026

If you care about roadway safety and have experience in the commercial motor vehicle community or in the medical fields that support the industry, the U.S. Department of Transportation wants to hear from you.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is accepting nominations to serve on two important federal advisory committees: the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and the Medical Review Board (MRB). These committees bring together knowledgeable professionals who help inform policies and programs that affect millions of carriers, drivers and road users across the country.

Nominations must be received by February 23, 2026.

Why Serve on an FMCSA Advisory Committee?

FMCSA’s mission is simple but critical: reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Advisory committee members play a meaningful role in that mission by sharing real-world experience, professional expertise, and practical insight.

Serving on MCSAC or MRB gives you the opportunity to:

Help inform national safety programs and policies
Bring practical experience and professional judgment to the table
Collaborate with experts from across industry, safety, enforcement, government, and medicine
Contribute to recommendations that can help improve safety on America’s roadways

About the Committees

Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC)

MCSAC advises FMCSA on a broad range of issues affecting commercial motor vehicle safety, including motor carrier operations, driver qualifications, hours of service, and emerging safety challenges.

The committee includes 20 members representing diverse perspectives, such as:

· CMV drivers

· CMV carriers and employers

· CMV industry leaders

· Roadway safety advocates

· Physicians with diverse professional backgrounds

This diversity helps ensure recommendations are informed, balanced, and grounded in real-world experience.

Medical Review Board (MRB)

The Medical Review Board provides expert medical advice to FMCSA on the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers.

MRB members are five physicians with expertise in areas such as occupational medicine, cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, endocrinology, and mental health. Their work helps ensure medical standards are based on current science and clinical best practices.

Who Should Consider Applying?

FMCSA is seeking nominations from individuals who are passionate about safety and bring relevant professional experience. Ideal candidates include:

Commercial motor vehicle drivers and industry leaders
Roadway safety advocates and enforcement professionals
Physicians with experience related to driver fitness and medical certification

FMCSA is committed to building committees that reflect a wide range of perspectives and expertise.

How to Apply

Nominations must be received by February 23 and should include:

A cover letter
A resume or curriculum vitae
A brief description of your qualifications and interest in serving

Full submission requirements are available in the official Federal Register notices:

Questions may be sent to mcsac@dot.gov and mrb@dot.gov.

Make an Impact Beyond Your Day-to-Day Work

Serving on MCSAC or MRB is a chance to give back, share what you know, and help improve safety for drivers and the traveling public alike. If you have the experience and the interest, FMCSA encourages you to apply.