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Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program Toolkit

FMCSA needs your help to make the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program a success! We are looking for qualified motor carriers and drivers to participate in the program. Review the materials below to learn more and spread the word. 

FAQs

Browse frequently asked questions about the CCFP Heavy-Duty Truck Study. 

MCSAP-Eligible CCFP Activities

Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP)

FMCSA offers financial support to State partners through the MCSAP grant, which in 2021 saw an increase in funding of about 61 percent from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). MCSAP formula grants are available to States that partner with FMCSA to develop consistent and effective CMV safety programs. MCSAP recipients are encouraged to consider participating in the CCFP and its data collection efforts. 

Definitions

BTS: The Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) produces statistics and contextual information in areas such as commercial aviation, multimodal freight activity, and transportation economics. It is part of the U.S. Department of Transportation and is one of 13 principal statistical agencies in the Federal government, which means its principal mission is statistical work. BTS collects, compiles, analyzes, and publishes data to support public and private decision making.

Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP)

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FMCSA’s Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP) conducts in-depth research to better understand the key factors that contribute to crashes involving large trucks and buses. 

2023 Road Safety Art Contest Winners

Drum Roll Please: Here Are the 2023 Road Safety Art Contest Winners

The 2023 Road Safety Art Contest received many great submissions that showed us the importance of sharing the road safely. Check out the winning artwork below and share this video to help others learn about sharing the road...