FMCSA Transition to the Cloud: Public Notification

FMCSA Transition to the Cloud: Public Notification

FMCSA Announces Proposed Enhancements to Safety Measurement System Public Website Display

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) today announced that a public preview of the latest proposed  enhancements to the Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) Safety Measurement System (SMS) website will be published in the Federal Register this week, to be followed by a...

Future Enhancements to the Safety Measurement System (SMS)

FMCSA proposes enhancements to information on the public Safety Measurement System (SMS) Website and responds to comments received in response to FMCSA’s Federal Register Notice, “Proposal for Future Enhancements to the Motor Carrier Safety Measurement System (SMS),” published on June 29, 2015....

Fatalities Associated with Hot Work on Oilfield Tanks and Tankers

Recognizing and understanding the job/hazards and the following safe work practices can prevent potential fires, explosions, and health hazards,

We Are FMCSA Brochure

CMVs play a significant role in moving our nation’s economy. They transport volumes of goods and carry thousands of passengers across the country every day. Every mode of transportation moves freight, but trucking is the primary mode of freight travel.

Who We Are

As the lead federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), FMCSA's mission is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.

FMCSA partners with industry, safety advocates,...

Gov. Branstad signs formal disaster proclamation for 13 counties affected by flooding in Iowa

(DES MOINES) – Gov. Terry E. Branstad today formally issued a proclamation of disaster emergency for 13 counties in response to recent flooding.  The counties included in this proclamation include:  Allamakee, Benton, Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Butler, Cedar, Chickasaw, Delaware,...

Commercial Driver's License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse

The Federal Motor Carrier Administration (FMCSA) is establishing the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse). This new database will contain information pertaining to violations of the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) controlled substances (drug)...

FMCSA Transition to the Cloud

FMCSA Transition to the Cloud

FMCSA Issues Final Rule on Windshield-Mounted Technologies

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) issued a final rule to amend the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSRs) to allow the voluntary mounting of certain devices on the interior of the windshields of commercial motor vehicles (CMVs), including placement within the...