Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

On December 9, 1999, President Clinton signed into law the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999. This act transferred the Office of Motor Carriers from the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) to establish the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). FMCSA is one of nine U.S. Department of Transportation administrations. To learn more, visit the DOT Agencies Web page.

FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, DC and employs people in all 50 States and the District of Columbia. FMCSA is led by an Administrator, Deputy Administrator, and Chief Safety Officer. The Office of Medical Programs is located under the Associate Administrator for Policy and Program Development. (FMCSA Organizational Chart)

FMCSA partners and customers are serviced by field organizations. The organizations consist of Field Operations, Service Centers, and State-level motor carrier division offices. (Field Offices Roster)

FMCSA 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 learn more about FMCSA, visit the About FMCSA Web page.