Commercial Tire Safety Tips

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is concerned about commercial tire safety and has previously issued alerts to the motorcoach industry to raise awareness regarding summer tire safety issues. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s (NHTSA’s) Office of Defects...

Fisher PRD Recall Safety Notice

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory concerning pressure relief devices (PRD) that were not manufactured or intended for use on cargo tank motor vehicles.  PRDs are an integral part of the safety mechanisms for U.S. Department of...

Immediate Repair and Retesting of TYTAL Cargo Tanks

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice to owners and operators of TYTAL cargo tank motor vehicles (CTMVs) with a capacity of 8,400, 8,717 and 10,500 gallons and primarily used for the transportation of Petroleum Crude Oil, UN1267...

PRISM System Specification version 9.0

Provides all the information necessary for States to develop their local systems to satisfy the PRISM Requirements and interface with the PRISM Central Site.

FMCSA’s Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

State-by-State Instructions for Submitting Medical Certificates for CDL Drivers to the State Agencies

State-by-state tnstructions for submitting Medical Certificates for CDL Drivers to the State Licensing Agencies.

Emergency Dischrge Control Equipment Installation on Cargo Tank Motor Vehicles Resulting in the Potential Loss of Vehicle Control

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), in conjunction with the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA), is issuing this safety advisory to provide notice of emergency discharge control equipment connected to and installed on cargo tank motor vehicles,...

FMCSA Awards $1 Million in Grants to Help Train Veterans in Jobs as Commercial Truck and Bus Drivers

FMCSA announced $1 million in Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training grants to nine institution to help train veterans for jobs as a commercial bus or truck drivers.

As Secretary Elaine L. Chao said, " The Department is proud to recognize the sacrifices of our nation's heroes by...

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - ELD Rule

The ELD FAQs are intended to provide plain language information regarding the ELD rule. They do not modify or replace applicable Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations or substantive standards.

Prohibition on Engaging in U.S. Point-to-Point Transportation

Summarizes the extent of FMCSA enforcement authority for Mexico-domiciled carriers regarding transportation of certain cargo.