The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Transportation (DOT) that is responsible for regulating the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) in the United States. The FMCSA was established in 2000 as a result of the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999.
The main goal of the FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving CMVs, which include large trucks, buses, and other vehicles used for commercial purposes. The FMCSA achieves this goal through a variety of programs and initiatives, including:
Setting safety standards and regulations for CMVs and their drivers
Conducting safety audits and inspections of CMVs and motor carriers
Providing grants and other financial assistance to states to improve CMV safety
Collecting and analyzing data on CMV crashes, injuries, and fatalities
Educating the public about CMV safety
The FMCSA works closely with other agencies and organizations to promote CMV safety, including state governments, trucking industry groups, and safety advocacy organizations.
Overall, the FMCSA plays an important role in ensuring the safety of commercial motor vehicles and the people who travel on the nation's roads and highways.