Media Pitch  

Subject: [Agency/Organization Name] Receives Federal Grant to Strengthen CDL Safety and Prevent Crashes 

Hi [Reporter’s Name], 

[Agency/Organization Name] has been awarded $[insert funding amount] from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through its Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI) Grant. This competitive grant supports efforts to strengthen state CDL programs and ensure that only properly trained, qualified individuals are licensed to operate large trucks and buses on our nation’s roads. 

With almost 40,000 traffic fatalities nationwide in 2024, including over 4,000 crashes involving large trucks and buses, improving commercial driver safety is more important than ever. This funding will help us modernize and enhance our CDL oversight by: 

• [Insert bullet point about how the funds will be used—e.g., implementing new data systems, expanding fraud detection tools, improving testing protocols, training CDL examiners, etc.] 

• [Additional bullet point] 

• [Optional third point] 

This investment directly supports our work to reduce crashes, enhance commercial driver accountability, and make our roads safer for everyone. 

We would be happy to connect you with a spokesperson to discuss how this grant will benefit [insert community/state name], help reduce regulatory inefficiencies, and support safety for all road users. 

Thanks for your time and consideration, 
[Your Name] 
[Your Title] 
[Your Contact Info]