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Our primary mission is to prevent crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
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FMCSA keeping #OurRoads safe. Earlier this month, FMCSA’s Colorado Division partnered with the Colorado State Patrol to conduct Regional Transportation District (RTD) Bus inspections. This safety effort is a major part of Colorado’s Crash Reduction Plan.
FMCSA investigator inspecting the inside of the bus.
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Women belong in all seats, including the truck driver’s seat. FMCSA is listening to women in the industry to learn how we can help recruit, retain, support, and ensure the safety of women commercial motor vehicle drivers. Read more here transportdive.com/news/recruit-w.
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How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry
As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.
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ICYMI: FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson recently participated in a #TBRAM panel discussion with fellow
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leaders focused on the National Roadway Safety Strategy. Safety is at the core of FMCSA's mission and NRSS outlines actions to improve safety on our Nation’s roadways.
Picture: FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson participating in a panel discussion at the Transportation Research Board with fellow U.S. Department of Transportation leaders.
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Come visit FMCSA’s Pre-employment Screening Program exhibit in Las Vegas at the California Trucking Association Annual Conference! #caltrux #Booth24
Graphic reads: 2023 Transitioning to the future. 69th annual membership conference. January 18-21, 2023. Caesars Palace.
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FMCSA’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) team is back on the road in Orlando, FL for the United Motorcoach Association Expo! Stop by Exhibit Hall to learn more about FMCSA’s PSP. #UMA #UMAEXPO #UMAEXPO2023
Graphic reads: UMA Motorcoach Expo 2023. January 11-14, 2023. Orlando.
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The NRSS is our Department's comprehensive approach to substantially reducing severe injuries and deaths on our highways, roads, and streets. Today's panel focused on implementation of our Safe Systems Approach and reaching our long-term goal of zero roadway deaths.
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FMCSA kicked off the week at the Transportation Research Board (TRB) Annual Meeting. TRB brings together transportation professionals from a wide range of transportation modes, including FMCSA. Be sure to visit FMCSA at booth 755! #TRBAM
Graphic of foam toy bus and FMCSA branded materials on table top.
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FMCSA Director of External Affairs Kala Wright recently attended the Task Force Movement for Trucking and Cybersecurity roundtable to share actions we are taking to expand access to quality driving jobs in the trucking industry.
Photo of FMCSA Director of External Affairs Kala Wright addressing attendees of the Task Force Movement for Trucking and Cybersecurity roundtable.
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FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson thanks the countless CMV drivers who delivered critical supplies, improved supply chains, and kept the nation moving this year.
Graphic reads: 2023 Happy New Year. Thank You!
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FMCSA’s Western Service Center and the Office of Research and Registration attended the regional CMV Safety Summit in Denver earlier this month to share best practices and discuss opportunities to partner with States to address CMV safety challenges and aid FMCSA in our mission.
FMCSA’s Western Service Center and the Office of Research and Registration team.
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Stay alert in work zones this holiday. It is more important than ever that commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers stay alert and use caution when driving through work zones. Read our Medium blog at fmcsa.medium.com/stay-alert-in- to learn more about work zone safety this holiday season.
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Stay Alert in Work Zones This Holiday
From planes to trains to automobiles…everyone knows that the winter holidays are typically the busiest travel times of the year. For the…
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FMCSA’s Montana Division recently completed two roadside safety activities focused on the northern border. The primary objectives were to detect prohibited and disqualified drivers and to increase interagency cooperation.
FMCSA and USDOT personnel pose with law enforcement for a picture in front of a semi-truck.
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FMCSA’s Pre-employment Screening Program thanks every commercial driver who is helping to ensure holiday packages are delivered safely and securely this season!
Graphic reads: Pre-Employment Screening Program Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Thank you, drivers!
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FMCSA sends a big thank you to commercial motor vehicle drivers across the country that are working through winter weather to deliver essential goods and gifts this holiday season!
Graphic reads: Thank you. U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
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FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson recently participated in the State Infrastructure Coordinators Summit Panel with
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Photo: FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson participating in the State Infrastructure Coordinators Summit Panel with USDOT colleagues.
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⚠️Winter weather presents unique challenges while driving, especially for large trucks and buses. This is a friendly reminder to use caution and practice safe driving when experiencing hazardous weather conditions.⚠️
Graphic reads: Our plan to share the road safely in hazardous conditions. Graphic of semi-truck. In the voice of a truck driver: I will stay alert in inclement weather.
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Safe carriers and drivers save lives. If you employ or train CDL drivers, you are required to register in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, FMCSA’s centralized system for real-time records on CDL driver drug and alcohol program violations. Learn more at clearinghouse.fmcsa.dot.gov/register.
Truck driver driving truck with mask on. Graphic reads: U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse.
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