FMCSA Registration

FMCSA streamlines regulations on truck routing, civil penalties

FMCSA was established by Congress in 2000 with the mission of reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large commercial vehicles. Presently, FMCSA regulates 500,000 active motor carriers and 13,000 passenger carriers. Partnering with the truck and bus industries, safety advocates, and state and local governments, FMCSA works to improve truck and bus safety through regulation, education, enforcement, research, and technology. See “We Are FMCSA” video here: https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/mis

Apply for MC Number (VIDEO) Easy, Quick Steps

A fully loaded tractor-trailer weighing 80,000 pounds traveling under ideal conditions at a speed of 65 mph will require nearly the length of TWO FOOTBALL FIELDS to stop. CAR DRIVERS – PARTICULARLY YOUNG DRIVERS: Always give large commercial vehicles plenty of room to maneuver and to stop – as demonstrated by the Utah Department of Transportation. | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Understanding the FMCSA's Insurance Requirements for Motor Carriers - DOTReady - DOT Compliance Made Easy

FMCSA is making changes to hours-of-service regulations to improve safety by providing greater flexibility for commercial drivers. Drivers have told us they need more flexibility – and we have delivered. Pennsylvania’s WTAJ recently highlighted what these reforms will mean for local truckers. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/2LFSvwk | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration