FOIA Requests

How to make a FOIA request. Where to make a FOIA request. Appealing a denied request. 

FOIA Appeals

If your request for a record or part of a record is unable to be disclosed, or could not be found, or a request for a fee waiver or reduction will not be granted, please submit appeals in writing to:

Chief Financial Officer Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 1200 New Jersey...

FOIA Fees

The rules that govern FOIA fees charged for requests submitted to FMCSA are contained in 49 CFR Part 7. These rules establish standard fees for the cost to search for, review and duplicate records that are requested from FMCSA under FOIA. The fees can be reduced or waived for certain categories...

FOIA Exemptions

The FOIA protects certain agency records from public disclosure, under nine exemptions contained in the FOIA statute. If an agency record is requested and it contains information that is protected from disclosure under one or more of the nine exemptions, the agency may withhold that record. If...

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA)

FMCSA is committed to implementing the Administration's core principle of an open and transparent Federal Government. In recognition of this fundamental commitment to open government, FMCSA is mindful of its responsibility for effectively performing its responsibilities under the FOIA....

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...

Request for Employee Testimony

49 CFR Part 9 – Filing a Subpoena

Chief Counsel

The Office of the Chief Counsel renders legal services and provides legal policy and direction to all FMCSA Headquarters and field offices. The staff provides legal representation and other services in connection with litigation and administrative proceedings involving FMCSA or its officials....

Fiscal Year 2011 Budget Estimates

For almost a decade, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has operated as a separate safety regulatory agency within the Department of Transportation. In that time, hundreds of thousands of new commercial motor vehicle (CMV) carriers and millions of new drivers have entered...