Emergency Declared due to Severe Storms Impacting State

Declaring an Emergency and Providing for Relief from Regulations to Motor Carriers and Drivers Operating in the State of Minnesota.

Whereas, the recent severe storms in Minnesota has resulted in widespread power outages which threaten life and property within the state;

Whereas, the...

High Risk Carriers Investigation Report

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) identifies and investigates carriers that—based on roadside performance data and investigation results—pose the greatest safety risk. This report tracks FMCSA’s progress in investigating these High-Risk carriers pursuant to the Fixing...

Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program-Grant Comprehensive Policy

On December 4, 2015, President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act, Public Law 114-94. It is the first law enacted in over 10 years that provides long-term funding certainty for surface transportation priorities...

Children’s Art Contest Winners Communicate Why Truck, Bus Drivers Should Always ‘Be Ready. Be Buckled.’

New safety law now requires all passengers in large trucks to buckle up.

Alabama Governor Issues Emergency Declaration due to Strong Storms

WHEREAS, the State of Alabama has experienced high winds and storm conditions that have left thousands of Alabama homes and businesses without power; 

WHEREAS, work crews will have to work many hours to restore power; 

WHEREAS, power...

Extension of State Declaration Issued for Michigan

Pursuant to Title 49 CFR § 390.25, I, William R. Paden, Regional Field Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, declare an emergency exists that warrants extension of the Michigan Emergency Declaration continuing the exemption granted in accordance with 49 CFR § 390.23(a...

National Hazardous Materials Route Registry - By State

Extension of State Emergency Declaration Issued

Pursuant to Title 49 CFR § 390.25, I, DaVina L. Farmer, Acting Field Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, declare an emergency exists that warrants extension of the Wisconsin Emergency Declaration continuing the...

Florida Issues Emergency Declaration due to Tropical Storm Colin

WHEREAS, on June 5, 2016, the National Hurricane Center designated Tropical Depression #3 as Tropical Storm Colin, with maximum sustained winds of at least 39 miles per hour; 

WHEREAS, as...

The Design and Implementation of Wireless Roadside Inspection Systems Letter Report to Congress

Pursuant to section 5513 of the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act (P.L. 114-94), the letter-report provides a determination that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s current research: (a) does not conflict with existing electronic screening systems or create...