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About Us

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113). Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier...

Guidance for Shippers and Motor Carriers of Hazardous Materials

Guidance for shippers and motor carriers of hazardous materials in intrastate commerce that will be brought under the federal interstate safety regulations on October 1, 1998, is provided in a new brochure available from the Federal Highway Administration's Office of Motor Carriers.

Chartering a Motorcoach

The Federal Highway Administration is pleased to announce a new publication available to the public providing tips on what questions to ask when chartering a motorcoach.

FHWA Public Service Award

I am pleased to report that today the Federal Highway Administration honored long-time highway safety advocate Linda Householder by presenting her the coveted FHWA Public Service Award.