Press Releases and Announcements
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Hurricanes Helene and Milton Updates and Information
The U. S. Department of Transportation has activated their Routing Assistance Hotline for Hurricanes Helene and Milton responders. The Hotline supports the movement of Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial response personnel, equipment, and goods by providing recommended safe routes using a variety of data sources. The Hotline is for FSLTT response personnel, as well as their contractors, conducting relief missions. To reach the Hotline please call 833–99-ROADS or 833-997-6237.
Readout of FMCSA Press Conference Highlighting Millions in Grant Funding for Roadway Safety
BALTIMORE, MD – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) hosted a press conference at the Community College of Baltimore County to highlight how more than $140 million through FMCSA’s grant programs will be used nationwide to enhance roadway safety by providing CDL training to military veterans (including National Guard and Reserves) and certain family members, advancing technological capabilities, and supporting state CDL programs.
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Millions to Improve State Commercial Driver’s License Programs
Biden-Harris Administration Awards Millions to Improve State Commercial Driver’s License Programs More than $140 Million in Grants Help Get More Qualified Drivers on the Road and Bolster Commercial Motor Vehicle Safety Wednesday, September 18, 2024 WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced more than $140 million in grants to states and educational institutions through the agency’s High Priority (HP) and
FMCSA Celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week
National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (NTDAW) is September 15-21, 2024 – a week dedicated to celebrating the more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers who make sacrifices every day to ensure goods and resources travel safely to their destination. From food, clothes, medicine, and more, these items are all made accessible because of America’s hardworking professional truck drivers. Join FMCSA in thanking professional truck drivers for their commitment to moving our Nation’s economy and
Biden-Harris Administration Provides Millions to Boost Trucking Workforce Programs
More than $3 Million in Grants Help Improve Driver Safety and Create Career Opportunities for Veterans and Rural Communities as Part of Biden-Harris Trucking Action Plan
WASHINGTON DC – The U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced awards totaling nearly $3.5 million to 27 colleges and other commercial driver’s license (CDL) training programs through the agency’s Commercial Motor
FMCSA Removes Two Devices from List of Registered ELDs
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed BLUE STAR ELD and RELIABLE ELD devices from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA placed these ELDs on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. The removals are effective August 15, 2024.
High Alert - Phishing Fake Registration Emails
High Alert - Phishing Fake Registration EmailsAn email is being sent to registered entities by someone pretending to be FMCSA and requesting that you complete attached forms, which ask for SSN and USDOT PIN. FMCSA does not require such information on the official FMCSA forms. DO NOT fill out attached forms. Always refer to the official
FMCSA Hosts Press Conference to Discuss Critical Work Underway to Combat Human Trafficking and Reduce Crashes Along I-81 Corridor
FMCSA joined safety partners from the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles, Virginia State Police, Virginia Trucking Association, and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute to highlight collective efforts underway to combat human trafficking and reduce crashes along the Interstate 81 corridor.
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FMCSA Removes Four Devices from List of Registered ELDs
WASHINGTON – Today, the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) removed CTE-LOG ELD, ELD VOLT, POWERTRUCKS ELD, and TFM ELD devices from the list of registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELD). FMCSA placed these ELDs on the Revoked Devices list due to the companies’ failure to meet the minimum requirements established in 49 CFR part 395, subpart B, appendix A. The removals are effective July 23, 2024