FMCSA
Government & Politics abbreviation · US Federal Agency
| Stands for | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration |
|---|---|
| Categories | Government & Politics |
FMCSA stands for Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a US federal agency abbreviation.
DOT agency that regulates commercial trucks and buses, including driver hours-of-service limits, commercial driver's license standards, drug and alcohol testing and electronic logging devices. Interstate carriers register with it and receive a USDOT number.
Example: The FMCSA rule limits truckers to 11 hours of driving after 10 consecutive hours off duty.
Usage notes
Established in 2000, it took over motor carrier functions previously handled by the Federal Highway Administration. Its Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse, launched in 2020, records CDL drivers' violations nationwide. Carrier safety ratings and inspection histories are public through its SAFER website.
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