Under the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 (49 U.S.C. 113), the Department of Transportation established the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on January 1, 2000.
Although the Federal Highway Administration (F.H.A.) used to house FMCSA, its chief mission remains to prevent commercial motor vehicles from causing injuries and fatalities.
This Administration contributes to motor carrier safety by:
Strongly enforcing safety regulations,
Holding high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers accountable for their actions,
Refining safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies,
Strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards,
Growing safety awareness,
FMCSA partners with federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others to accomplish its critical duties.
FMCSA has many rules and regulations it enforces to help keep everyone safe on the road.