Media Pitch

Subject: [Agency/Organization Name] Awarded Federal Grant to Expand CDL Training and Improve Roadway Safety

Hi [Reporter’s Name],

We’re excited to share that [Agency/Organization Name] has been awarded $[insert funding amount] by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) through its Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2025.

This federal grant supports programs that train individuals to earn their Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)—with a focus on helping veterans, military families, and others transition into high-demand careers in the trucking industry.

In 2024, almost 40,000 lives were lost on U.S. roadways, including over 4,000 crashes fatal crashes involving large trucks and buses. This funding will allow us to increase the number of well-trained, safety-focused commercial drivers, which directly contributes to safer roads and more resilient local supply chains.

We would be happy to connect you with a spokesperson who can talk about the impact of this grant here in [insert community name], and how it will:

• Help prevent crashes and save lives
• Create new pathways to careers in trucking
• Support veterans and expand the workforce in a critical industry

Let us know if you would be interested in covering this story or scheduling an interview. We’d love to share more.

Best regards,

[Your Name]

[Your Title/Organization]

[Phone / Email]