Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established within the
Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier
Safety Improvement Act of 1999 [Public Law No. 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748 (December
9, 1999)]. Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal
Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial
motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Administration activities contribute
to ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of
safety regulations, targeting high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle
drivers; improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies;
strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards; and
increasing safety awareness. To accomplish these activities, the administration
works with federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier
industry, labor safety interest groups, and others. (Source:
www.dot.gov/summary.htm)
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