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Accessibility

Access to Electronic and Information Technology Welcome to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Web site. FMCSA is committed to and is making every possible effort to ensure that all electronic and information technology developed, procured, maintained, or used by FMCSA is...

Uniform Fine Assessment Public Software

The Uniform Fine Assessment (UFA) software is a data collection tool that assists FMCSA staff and its State partners who perform investigations, roadside inspections, hazardous materials package inspections, and other enforcement actions, in determining fines for violations of the regulations...

Passenger Carrier Safety

Information for passenger carriers and the traveling public about the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's passenger carrier program and regulations.

Online Safety Data Resources

Analysis & Information (A & I) Online, Commercial Motor Vehicle Facts, Licensing and Insurance System, Motor Carrier Management Information System ( MCMIS) Catalog, Performance and Registration Information Systems Management (PRISM), Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System,...

Commercial Motor Vehicle Awareness Training Guide

The purpose of this awareness training is to provide law enforcement officers with the safety and enforcement information for handling accidents and traffic violations involving CMVs or buses. If there are any questions, law enforcement officers should always refer to department policy and...

Analysis Division

The Analysis Division of the FMSCA Office of Analysis, Research and Technology provides the transportation industry and the public with analytical reports on trends, costs, and fatalities and injuries in large truck and bus crashes. The division also monitors data quality to ensure an accurate...

Research Division

The mission of FMCSA's Research Division is to reduce the number and severity of commercial motor vehicle (CMV)-involved crashes and enhance the safety and efficiency of CMV operations by: Conducting systematic studies directed toward fuller scientific discovery, knowledge, or understanding...

Technology Division

The mission of the Technology Program is to identify, develop, test, and deploy innovative roadside and onboard technology solutions and practices.

Compliance

The CDL Division develops policies, procedures, and guidelines to evaluate State CDL program compliance. The Division manages grants that enable States to implement changes needed to remain in compliance with new regulations. The following is a calendar of compliance dates.