CMV Seat Belt Safety Outreach Resources
Not wearing a seat belt is a contributing factor to roadway fatalities. FMCSA's "Buckle Up" campaign supports and protects large truck and bus drivers, as well as vehicle occupants, by reminding drivers always to buckle up. Communicate this critical safety need with the educational materials below, available for download and sharing.
Access materials: Social Media | Printed Materials | Video PSAs
Social Media Materials
Playbook
Share seat belt safety messaging on your social platforms with this social media playbook, which includes a variety of social media messages, graphics, and tips to support the campaign’s mission.
Graphics & Copy
Share these social media graphics and messages to remind CMV drivers why buckling up is essential, no matter how long the trip. These can be used throughout the year and fit in with your current social media strategy. Download the graphic or video, upload it to the social platform of your choice, and then copy and paste your selected message into the post.
Professionalism-Focused Graphic
Copy: You’re proud to be a CMV driver. To maintain your professionalism on #OurRoads, buckle up behind the wheel. Learn more about #BuckleUp: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/seatbelts
Copy: Wearing a seat belt behind the wheel of your CMV is the best way to make it home safely to your loved ones. Learn more about the importance of wearing your seat belt: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/seatbelts #BuckleUp #OurRoads
Individual Safety-Focused Graphic
Copy: Wearing a seat belt in your CMV keeps you safe and could save your life. Always buckle up. Learn more about #BuckleUp: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/seatbelts #OurRoads
Motorcoach Safety-Focused Graphic
Copy: Set the standard as a driver who prioritizes safety and show passengers the responsible way to operate. Learn more about #BuckleUp: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/seatbelts #OurRoads
Short Haul Safety-Focused Graphic
Copy: Frequent stops aren't an excuse, they're a reason it's so important to buckle up. Learn more about #BuckleUp: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/seatbelts #OurRoads
Printed Materials
Visor Card
Download this visor card and share it with CMV drivers to help them keep seat belt safety on top of their minds while on the road.
One-Pager
Let CMV drivers know why always buckling up is the safe choice. Download this one-pager for ideas on how to spread this lifesaving message.
Video Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
These 30-second and 15-second videos provide clear messages about always buckling up. They can be used on social media or on your website. If you need different aspect ratio sizes, email us at OurRoads@dot.gov.
More Resources
Where We’re Going
We all have places to go, help remind all road users that the destination is more than the route and share the road safely.
CMV Safe Speed
Speeding can have terrible consequences. Help everyone stay safe on our roads and remind them to maintain a safe speed.
Our Plan
It’s everyone’s responsibility to share the road safely with each other. Discover a series of safety tips.
Last updated: Wednesday, May 28, 2025