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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Activities of the Administration contribute to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations; targeting high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and increasing safety awareness. To accomplish these activities, the Administration works with Federal, State, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others.

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FMCSA issues final rule on windshield-mounted technologies

Sept. 23, 2016
Commercial motor vehicles are now allowed to mount of certain devices on the interior of the windshields, including placement within the area that is swept by the windshield wipers...

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FMCSA declares Tennessee truck driver to be imminent hazard to public safety

June 27, 2016
Tennessee-licensed truck driver Randall J. Weddle has been deemed to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not to operate any commercial motor vehicle in ...
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FMCSA orders shutdown of Massachusetts trucking company for safety reasons

June 15, 2016
During the federal compliance review investigation, FMCSA safety investigators found the company to be in violation of multiple federal safety regulations.
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Passengers in large commercial trucks now required to wear seat belts

June 10, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced that passengers riding in large commercial trucks will be required to use...
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FMCSA wants input on state annual inspection programs for passenger carrier vehicles

April 27, 2016
The agency is seeking public input during the next 60 days on an Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would require states to establish a program for annual inspections ...
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FMCSA looks for input on “Beyond Compliance” program

April 22, 2016
The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act requires FMCSA to implement a Beyond Compliance program no later than June 2017.
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U.S. DOT announces creation of Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) Formula Working Group

April 11, 2016
The congressionally-directed working group is working to develop a new funding formula for FMCSA grant programs.
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FMCSA announces California truck driver to be a hazard to public safety

April 6, 2016
On March 21, 2016, while operating a large commercial truck, Yakov Zaverukha was stopped and cited by the Illinois State Police for driving under the influence of alcohol with...
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U.S. DOT: Unrepaired recalled Volvo trucks that may be operating are in an unsafe condition

March 24, 2016
Vehicles subject to Volvo Trucks’ Safety Recall that have not already received the interim or permanent recall remedy repair specified by Volvo in the recall and are still on ...
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FMCSA orders shutdown of Mass.-based trucking company, declares it hazard to public safety

March 18, 2016
Worcester, Mass.-based trucking company John A. Robles, doing business as J and J Transportation, has been declared to be an imminent hazard to public safety.
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FMCSA suspends operating authority of four bus companies following multi-state investigation

March 16, 2016
Following a four-month, multi-state investigation, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it has revoked...
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FMCSA estimates safety inspections, traffic enforcement saved hundreds of lives

March 2, 2016
FMCSA released an annual analysis that estimates that commercial vehicle roadside safety inspection and traffic enforcement programs saved 472 lives in 2012. Since 2001, these...
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FMCSA declares California truck driver to be imminent hazard to public safety

Feb. 22, 2016
The U.S. Department of Transportation FMCSA has declared California-licensed truck driver Edward Herbert Crane to be an imminent hazard to public safety and has ordered him not...
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FMCSA seeks feedback on carrier safety fitness determination notice of proposed rulemaking

Jan. 18, 2016
The safety fitness determination notice of proposed rulemaking, to be published in the Federal Register, would update FMCSA’s safety fitness rating methodology by integrating ...
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FMCSA announces the 2016 Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum

Jan. 7, 2016
In conjunction with the 95th Annual TRB Meeting, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will host its annual Analysis, Research, and Technology Forum on Monday...
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Electronic logging devices to be required across commercial truck and bus industries

Dec. 10, 2015
The FMCSA recently announced the adoption of a Final Rule that will improve roadway safety by employing technology to strengthen commercial truck and bus drivers’ compliance with...
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FMCSA removes much of property carrier compliance and safety performance data from public display

Dec. 7, 2015
As of Dec. 4, 2015, much of the information previously available on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) website related to property carrier’s compliance ...
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Commercial motor vehicle driver restart study data collection completed

Oct. 6, 2015
Following the study requirements set forth by Congress, the study team collected data to compare five-month work schedules of drivers to assess safety critical events.
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Brake Safety Week is slated for September 6-12

July 22, 2015
During the week-long brake safety campaign, CMV inspectors will conduct brake system inspections (primarily Level IV Inspections) on trucks and buses throughout North America ...
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FMCSA seeks feedback on proposed enhancements to its Safety Management System

June 30, 2015
FMCSA’s top priority is safety. Since 2010, the Agency’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program has worked successfully to make the nation’s roads safer for everyone...
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FMCSA orders shutdown of South Carolina trucking company

April 10, 2015
"Any vehicle, especially a large commercial combination vehicle such as a truck and trailer, that is not maintained or repaired and allowed to become a serious public hazard, ...
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FMCSA releases crash weighting analysis

Jan. 22, 2015
The announcement invites public comment along with a request for feedback on what steps the agency should take regarding the weighting of crash data in the agency’s systems based...
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FMCSA to award $30M in state grants to advance real-time safety technologies

Jan. 13, 2015
The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the availability of $30 million in state grants through two annual programs...
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FMCSA seeks public comments on revising minimum levels of financial responsibility

Dec. 1, 2014
To provide a basis for proposing changes to insurance rules and estimating those impacts in the future, the agency is seeking additional information on 26 questions.
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FMCSA unveils new safety compliance resources for drivers and motor carriers

Nov. 13, 2014
As part of its efforts to build a nationwide commitment to safety, FMCSA continues to make information about safety compliance easy to access and understand for all of its stakeholders...
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FMCSA improves uniformity of inspection violation data in systems

Aug. 26, 2014
The FMCSA announced the implementation of changes to state and federal data systems that will allow states to reflect the results of adjudicated citations related to roadside ...
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FMCSA announces improved display of data on SMS website

Aug. 4, 2014
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently rolled out enhancements to its Safety Measurement System (SMS) Website.
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FMCSA offers webinar on safety measurement system display enhancements and new adjudicated citations policy

July 28, 2014
The FMCSA National Training Center (NTC) is pleased to offer this webinar on the final enhancements to the display of information on the Safety Measurement System (SMS) public...
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FMCSA improves CSA website to help drivers and carriers Get Road Smart

July 7, 2014
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) unveiled enhancements to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) website to help drivers and motor carriers Get Road...
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DOT proposes use of electronic logbooks to improve efficiency and safety in trucking industry

March 14, 2014
Updated rule would slash highest federal paperwork burden after taxes and prevent fatigued drivers
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FMCSA previews proposed safety measurement system website display changes

Nov. 18, 2013
The proposed redesign is intended to advance FMCSA’s safety mission by making important information easier to understand for motor carriers who want to improve their safety performance...
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FMCSA drops HoS provision for all short-haul drivers

Aug. 8, 2013
The hours of service 30-minute rest break requirement does not apply to any short haul drivers.
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FMCSA implements changes to SMS

Dec. 4, 2012
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced the implementation of 11 changes to the November snapshot of SMS.
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DOT launches largest-ever road test of connected vehicle crash avoidance technology

Aug. 22, 2012
Nearly 3,000 vehicles will send Wi-Fi-like signals that warn of safety hazards, could help reduce crashes during year-long research project.
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FMCSA improves SMS with ASPEN enhancements

Aug. 16, 2012
US Dept of Transportation FMCSA announces improvements to ASPEN to more efficiently improve highway safety.
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CSA working on new crash weighting research plan

July 31, 2012
FMCSA to perform focused initiative to analyze process for updating 100,000 annual State-reported crash records to include determination of motor carrier's role in a crash.
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FMCSA outlines CSA's safety benefits to Congressional Committee

July 24, 2012
Written testimony discusses CSA's safety benefits and its impact on small businesses.
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Registration open for complimentary webinar on CSA regulations

March 28, 2012
Space available now for the April 17 webinar on Compliance, Safety Accountability (CSA).