REVOKED ELD: HERO ELD Removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List
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| FMCSA has removed HERO ELD from the list of Registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). | | Motor carriers and drivers using the revoked ELD below have 60 days to replace it with a compliant ELD. | | | On April 2, 2026, FMCSA removed the following ELD from the list of registered ELDs due to the company's failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. | ELD Name | Model Number | ELD Identifier | ELD Provider | | HERO ELD | HRS | HRS205 | HERO ELD INC | This ELD now appears on FMCSA's Revoked Devices list. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELD listed above must take the following actions: - Discontinue using the revoked ELD and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
- Replace the revoked ELD with a compliant ELD from the Registered Devices list before June 2, 2026.
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to replace the revoked ELD
with a compliant ELD. | | | | Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELD listed above on or after June 2, 2026 will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—"No record of duty status" and drivers will be placed out-of-service (OOS) in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria. | | If the ELD provider corrects all identified deficiencies for its device, FMCSA will place the ELD back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field of the update. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider. Questions?
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Calling all young artists! The annual FMCSA Road Safety Art Contest is open for entries, and we want to see how students, from elementary through high school, use their creativity to raise awareness about staying safe on the road. The contest highlights safety when driving, biking, or walking near large trucks and buses.
Why enter?
- Participating in the Road Safety Art Contest is a meaningful way for students to raise awareness about roadway safety and inspire safer behaviors in their communities through the power of art.
- Winners receive a framed copy of their artwork and an award certificate.
- Winning artwork will be featured in a winner announcement video that is showcased on FMCSA’s Facebook, Instagram, and X social media accounts and highlighted throughout FMCSA’s website.
- Winning art will also appear in the 2027 Road Safety Art Contest Calendar. Download the 2026 Road Safety Art Contest Calendar!
How to enter
- Submit your artwork and the completed entry form by June 5, 2026.
- Email entries to: fmcsa.outreach@dot.gov.
- Full rules, submission guidelines, and the entry form are available at: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/OurRoadsArtContest.
Tips for students and teachers
- Focus on clear, positive safety messages — think about what drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians should remember when they’re near large trucks and buses.
- Use bold colors and simple compositions so your message reads easily at a glance.
- If submitting a physical piece, follow the contest page instructions for photographing or scanning artwork to make a clean digital submission.
- Teachers and parents: encourage students to be original and to explain the safety message behind their artwork — short artist statements can deepen the impact.
Spread the word
Share this opportunity with classrooms, art clubs, community centers, and youth organizations. The Road Safety Art Contest is a great way to get students thinking about safety and to celebrate their artistic skills.
Questions?
Email fmcsa.outreach@dot.gov or visit our website for full contest details and downloadable materials.
We can’t wait to see your artwork — submit by June 5, 2026!
Inspiring Safe Roads: Art Contest Submissions and Mid‑America Trucking Show
| FMCSA's Annual Road Safety Art Contest Opens March 23! The FMCSA Road Safety Art Contest invites students in kindergarten through 12th grade to turn creativity into action by promoting safe ways to share the road with large trucks and buses. Each year, the contest encourages young road users to think about smart, safe choices—whether they're walking, biking, or riding in a passenger vehicle. Winning artwork is showcased nationally, helping deliver life‑saving safety messages to families, schools, and communities across the country. | |  Meet, Learn, and Engage with FMCSA at MATS FMCSA is heading to the Mid-America Trucking Show, one of the largest gatherings of commercial motor vehicle professionals in the country. Whether you're a driver, carrier, safety professional, or industry stakeholder, FMCSA's presence at MATS is an opportunity to engage directly on the issues that matter most for roadway safety. Attendees are encouraged to stop by the FMCSA booth #40580 and #92100 (South Lobby B Patio) to learn what's new, ask questions, and engage with FMCSA staff. Join FMCSA for three key sessions to get industry updates and Q&As: - Thursday, March 26, at 11:30am: Combatting Fraud and Cargo Theft
- Friday, March 27, at 10am: FMCSA Update: Administrator Derek Barrs Industry Address and Technology Overhaul
- Saturday, March 28, at 10am: What's Ahead at FMCSA and Panel Discussion with FMCSA Leadership
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Verify Your FMCSA Portal Company Official
| Prepare for Motus by confirming the correct person is listed in the FMCSA Portal. |
| | Attention: If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number) and have not already done so, please complete the actions below to prepare for the launch of Motus: USDOT Registration System. To facilitate a seamless transition to Motus: USDOT Registration System, FMCSA's new online registration platform, it is important that motor carriers and other registered entities complete account preparations. Please take the following actions in the FMCSA Portal to secure your access to the new system: | | | Verify your Portal Company Official. Learn how below. | | Submit an online Biennial Update (MCS-150) in the Portal "Registration" tab. | | Once you have completed these steps, no further action is required at this time. FMCSA will continue to provide additional updates and instructions as the system launch date approaches. | | Key Action to Prepare for Motus: Verify Portal Company Official Ensure the correct Portal Company Official is listed in the FMCSA Portal today. This will allow you to claim your USDOT Number in Motus and automatically populate your new Motus account with existing records, streamlining your set-up in the new system and keeping your company moving. The Portal Company Official should be the company owner or individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company. To claim a USDOT Number in Motus when the system launches for registrants, the Company Official must use the same Login.gov email to log into the FMCSA Portal and Motus. | | How to Verify You are the Portal Company Official - Log into Portal: Log into the FMCSA Portal. Check your Login.gov email as you log in—remember, the Company Official must use the same Login.gov email to log into the FMCSA Portal as they will use to access in Motus.
- Select My Profile: Locate the Account Management dropdown at the top of the page and select My Profile from the list.
- Go to Portal Roles Tab: Navigate to the Portal Roles/USDOT# tab.
- Select Your USDOT: In the USDOT # List on the left side of the page, select the appropriate USDOT Number.
- Verify Company Official Role: If you are the Company Official (the company owner or individual authorized to sign documents on behalf of the company), view the Requested Roles area and confirm that Company Official – Approved is listed.
Need Help? | | | For help navigating the FMCSA Portal, adding or removing user roles, and more, visit the FMCSA Portal Training Web Site. | | Our team is just a phone call away! Contact the registration support team for personalized assistance. | | Action for Transportation Service Providers Service providers (consultants or third parties) must create a unique supporting company account in Motus as part of the early access period happening now. When Motus launches for all users, registrants will be required to claim their USDOT Number and create a company account before granting service providers access to information and tools. | | | Subscribe to email updates on Motus and other registration news. | | The start of a safer journey with FMCSA. | | | | |
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FMCSA Seeks 18 Drivers to Help Test HOS Pilot Programs
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Monday, March 2, 2026
Contact: fmcsa.publicaffairs@dot.gov FMCSA Seeks 18 Drivers to Help Test HOS Pilot Programs FMCSA currently seeks 18 drivers to help the agency test and fine-tune two upcoming hours-of-service pilot programs. Over the course of six weeks, these drivers will help us make sure the study plans, training materials, and data collection tools are clear, practical, and ready for broader rollout. This short, pre-testing phase is an important step in developing the Flexible Sleeper Berth and Split Duty Period pilot programs. Both efforts are part of the U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy's Pro-Trucker Package and support President Donald Trump's Executive Order 14286, Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers. The goal of these programs is to test alternatives to the current hours-of-service requirements which have the potential to improve the lives and working conditions of American truck drivers through greater flexibility, while simultaneously maintaining equal or greater levels of safety. FMCSA is working with researchers at Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) to develop and carry out these hours-of-service pilot programs. To vet the research designs and identify any issues with data collection tools, FMCSA needs drivers to sign up for the six-week pre-tests with VTTI. The Agency is seeking nine drivers who currently use "split sleeper berth" options (either "8/2" or "7/3") and, most importantly, who want to test regularly using one or both of these new split options ("6/4" and "5/5") for six weeks. FMCSA also needs nine drivers whose schedules currently and regularly require them to drive up to the end of their 14-hour "driving window" and would also like to test the option to "pause" the window for 30 minutes minimum and up to 3 hours maximum by taking an extra break either: (a) off-duty or in the sleeper berth in any location, or,
(b) on-duty (not driving) at the location of a pickup or delivery of cargo If you are a driver and would like to apply to participate in the limited pre-testing, visit FMCSA's Hours-of-Service webpage or follow the links below. Flexible Sleeper Berth Online Screening Questionnaire Split Duty Period Online Screening Questionnaire Please share this information across your networks. Thank you,
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REINSTATED ELD: Forward Thinking Systems—Field Warrior ELD (BYOD)
| Motor carriers and drivers may now use Forward Thinking Systems—Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) to record and transfer hours of service data. |
| FMCSA reinstated Forward Thinking
Systems—Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) to the list of Registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) | | Motor carriers and drivers may now use Forward Thinking Systems—Field Warrior ELD (BYOD) to record and transfer hours of service data. | | | As of February 25, 2026, the following device is now listed on the list of registered ELDs. The ELD was previously revoked but has been reinstated. ELD Name: Forward Thinking Systems—Field Warrior ELD
(BYOD)
Model Number: FW-BYOD
ELD Identifier: FTSFW1
ELD Provider: Forward Thinking Systems LLC Questions?
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Prepare for Motus: USDOT Registration System
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| | Attention: If you have a USDOT Number and/or Operating Authority (MC, MX, FF Docket Number) and have not already done so, please complete the actions below to prepare for the launch of Motus: USDOT Registration System. Don't forget to prepare for the transition to Motus: USDOT Registration System, FMCSA's new all-in-one online registration platform. To ensure you have seamless access to the system when it launches to all users this year, we strongly encourage motor carriers and other registered entities to take the following actions now: | | | Verify your Portal account user list. Ensure that the listed Company Official is the company owner or employee responsible for managing FMCSA registration. | | Update company information. Submit an online Biennial Update (MCS-150) in the Portal "Registration" tab to ensure your information is up to date. | | Once you have completed these steps, no further action is required at this time. FMCSA will continue to provide additional updates and instructions as the system launch date approaches. Don't have a Portal account? Create one now! Creating an FMCSA Portal account now will allow you to quickly and easily claim your existing USDOT Number and establish your company account in Motus when it launches to all users later this year. Getting started in the Portal involves a simple three-step setup: - Retrieve Your USDOT PIN: To register as a Company Official, you must have a valid USDOT Number and USDOT PIN. If you do not have your USDOT PIN, you can request it via email, text, or mail through the FMCSA SAFER website.
- Create a Login.gov Account: FMCSA systems, including the Portal, require a Login.gov account for secure access. Ensure the email address you use for Login.gov matches the one you will use in the FMCSA Portal. This is also the email address you will use to log into Motus when it launches for all users this year.
- Register for a Portal Account: Navigate to the FMCSA Portal Registration page and select "Company Employee or an Associate of a Company" under "Company User." Enter your USDOT Number and PIN, add the "Portal Company Official" role, and submit your request. For more help completing this action, see the Portal user guide below. If you encounter issues, call us at 1-800-832-5660 and select option 2.
Company Official accounts are approved automatically by the system upon submission. If you are unable to access the account after creating it, please contact us. | | Need Help? Explore our FMCSA Portal Registration User Guide for more user-specific information and guidance: - Am I a Company Official or Associate of a Company?
- How do I create a Portal account?
- How do I manage users in the Portal?
- How can I submit a Biennial Update in the Portal?
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If you missed the last federal grant cycle, there’s good news: you’re not out of the game. While we celebrate this year’s grant recipients for their successful proposals, now is the perfect time to start preparing for the next round. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has released a Discretionary Grants Toolkit — a comprehensive, self-paced resource designed to help transportation visionaries like you get a head start and be ready to apply for a discretionary, or competitive, grant next time.
FMCSA’s toolkit offers thorough checklists for each application stage: planning, submitting, managing, and closing out discretionary grants. By understanding the application process now, you’ll be ready to hit the ground running when the next round opens. This toolkit is packed with step-by-step guidance, resources, and grant-specific details to streamline the process from idea to award.
If your organization is new to FMCSA grants, the post-award section of the grant management checklist may provide helpful guidance.
FMCSA Grants Webpage: Your Central Hub
Together, these tools give you a strong foundation to begin preparing, but the Toolkit is just the starting point. For the most up-to-date information and a broader set of resources, FMCSA’s Grants webpage serves as the central hub for everything you need to navigate the full application cycle, including a full overview of the application process, phases (Pre-Award, Award, Post-Award), and tools for each step. Bookmark this because it’s your one-stop gateway for:
- Detailed NOFO announcements
- Application timelines and submission instructions
- Post-award guidelines for managing funds and project reporting
Beyond the Toolkit, FMCSA offers a well-stocked Resources for Grants page featuring:
- Downloadable PDFs like:
- Grants Opportunities Overview
- Tips for Completing Your FMCSA Grant Application
- Before You Apply
- Application Process
- Recorded webinars and presentations packed with insights and FAQs
A Closer Look at the Webinars
FMCSA’s Discretionary Grant Program Technical Assistance Webinar Series covers critical areas about applying. These sessions — including recordings, slides, and FAQs — are outstanding preparation tools whether you’re exploring or refining proposals for High Priority (HP), Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI), or Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) funds.
- High Priority (HP) Program Overview — Lays out objectives, eligibility rules, and review criteria.
- CDLPI & CMVOST Grant Overview — Explains goals, requirements, review process for these two grant types.
How to Get Ready for Next Year’s Application Season
Preparing a strong grant application takes time, planning, and the right resources. The good news is that you don’t have to wait until the next funding notice is released to begin. By laying the groundwork now, you’ll position yourself for a more competitive application when the next cycle opens. Here’s your proactive roadmap:
- Download the Toolkit from the FMCSA Discretionary Grants page now.
- Familiarize yourself with the major grant programs — like High Priority (HP), Commercial Driver’s License Program Implementation (CDLPI), Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) — to align your proposal effectively.
- Begin building your project narrative, budget, stakeholder partnerships, and compliance documents well in advance.
- Subscribe to updates on FMCSA’s website here to stay alert for upcoming Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) hosted on Grants.gov.
Use this toolkit as a springboard to transform missed opportunities into future successes. With the right proposal, your organization could be selected for funding to advance CMV safety.
REVOKED ELDs: 9 ELDs Removed from FMCSA Registered Devices List
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| FMCSA has removed nine ELDs from the list of Registered Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs). | | Motor carriers and drivers using any of the revoked ELDs below have 60 days to replace them with compliant ELDs. | | | On February 12, 2026, FMCSA removed the following ELDs from the list of registered ELDs due to the companies' failure to meet the minimum requirements established in Title 49 CFR Appendix A to Subpart B of Part 395. | ELD Name | Model Number | ELD Identifier | ELD Provider | | GTS ELD | 213W01 | GTS18A | Global Telecommunication Services, Inc. | | UTRUCKIN | PT30 | UTRUCK | UTRUCKIN INC | | ELD365 ELOG | ELD365 (f/k/a ELOG365) | ELD365 | ELD365 | | IRONMAN ELD | IRON300 | IRM881 | IRONMAN ELD | | FACTOR ELD | FACTORELD1 | FRELD1 | HOST ELD LLC (f/k/a FACTOR ELD) | | AirELD | Android & Xirgo 6300 Series | ARELD1 | Aireld Technologies | | Air ELD | iOS & Xirgo 6300 Series | ARELD2 | Aireld Technologies | | AirELD | Android & PT30 | ARELD3 | Aireld Technologies | | AirELD | iOS & PT30 | ARELD4 | Aireld Technologies | These ELDs now appear on FMCSA's Revoked Devices list. Motor carriers have up to 60 days to replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs. Motor carriers and drivers who use the ELDs listed above must take the following actions: - Discontinue using the revoked ELDs and revert to paper logs or logging software to record required hours of service data.
- Replace the revoked ELDs with compliant ELDs from the Registered Devices list before April 14, 2026.
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to replace the revoked ELDs
with compliant ELDs. | | | | Motor carriers and drivers who continue to use the revoked ELDs listed above on or after April 14, 2026 will be in violation of 49 CFR 395.8(a)(1)—"No record of duty status" and drivers will be placed out-of-service (OOS) in accordance with the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) OOS Criteria. | | If the ELD providers correct all identified deficiencies for its device, FMCSA will place the ELD back on the Registered Devices list and inform the industry and the field of the update. However, FMCSA strongly encourages motor carriers to take the actions listed above now to avoid compliance issues in the event that these deficiencies are not addressed by the ELD provider. Questions?
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways
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Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Contact: pressoffice@dot.gov Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to stop unqualified foreign drivers from obtaining licenses to drive commercial trucks and buses. These unqualified foreign drivers pose a significant safety threat to the driving public. These reforms will address safety concerns by preventing foreign drivers who have not been subject to consular and interagency screening from receiving a commercial driver's license (CDL). While U.S. drivers are subject to strict checks through national databases for past violations—such as DUIs, reckless driving, or crash involvement—states lack the ability to access the driving records of foreigners and illegal immigrants. This loophole allowed individuals with dangerous driving histories to obtain a trucking license simply by presenting an Employment Authorization Document (EAD), which does not screen for transportation safety. "For far too long, America has allowed dangerous foreign drivers to abuse our truck licensing systems – wreaking havoc on our roadways. This safety loophole ends today," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. "Moving forward, unqualified foreign drivers will be unable to get a license to operate an 80,000-pound big rig. Under President Trump's leadership, we are putting the safety of the driving public first. From enforcing English language standards to holding fraudulent carriers accountable, we will continue to attack this crisis on our roads head on." "A critical safety gap allowed unqualified drivers with unknown driving histories to get behind the wheel of commercial vehicles," said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs. "We are closing that gap today to ensure that only qualified, vetted drivers are operating on our nation's roadways. If we cannot verify your safe driving history, you cannot hold a CDL in this country." These reforms are a follow up to Secretary Duffy's emergency action to end the issuance of non-domiciled CDLs to truckers with unverified driving histories following a surge of deadly crashes involving non-domiciled drivers last summer. Additional Information: This Final Rule closes two critical failures: a safety gap that allowed State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) to issue CDLs to foreign drivers without verifying their driving history, and a reliance on EADs that resulted in more than 30 states illegally issuing tens of thousands of licenses to ineligible drivers. Key Provisions of the Final Rule: - Strict Eligibility: Eligibility is limited to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 nonimmigrant status holders, who undergo enhanced interagency vetting.
- Elimination of EADs: EADs are no longer accepted as proof of eligibility due to the systemic noncompliance at the SDLAs. Applicants must present an unexpired foreign passport and specific Form I-94 documentation.
- Mandatory SAVE Verification: States must query the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system to confirm every applicant's lawful immigration status
Notable crashes caused by truckers holding non-domiciled CDLs include: - February 14, 2025: A non-domiciled driver triggered a multi-vehicle crash inside a tunnel on I-80 in Wyoming, resulting in three fatalities and 20 injuries.
- August 12, 2025: A non-domiciled driver caused a crash killing three people on the Florida Turnpike after attempting an illegal U-turn.
- October 21, 2025: A non-domiciled driver failed to stop for traffic on a California highway, causing a collision involving eight vehicles that killed three people.
- December 3, 2025: A non-domiciled driver collided with a train at a marked crossing in Ontario, California, killing a crew member.
This Final Rule is effective 30 days after its publication in the Federal Register. The announcement follows President Trump's Executive Order last year, which placed a renewed focus on roadway safety and directed the Department of Transportation to take swift action. Since September, the nationwide audit has resulted in exposing systemic non-compliance in issuing non-domiciled CDLs across several states–including New York, California, Pennsylvania, Minnesota, Colorado, and North Carolina. In June, Secretary Duffy announced a nationwide audit of states issuing non-domiciled CDLs and unveiled a pro-trucker package that includes millions to expand truck parking, removing one-size-fits-all mandates, modernizing driver resources, and slashing red tape. In May, Secretary Duffy signed an order announcing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators. Under the new guidance, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who fail to comply with FMCSA longstanding English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be placed out-of-service. In March, President Trump signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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FMCSA Seeks Members for Critical Advisory Committees: Use Your Expertise to Help Make Our Roads Safer
If you care about roadway safety and have experience in the commercial motor vehicle community or in the medical fields that support the industry, the U.S. Department of Transportation wants to hear from you.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is accepting nominations to serve on two important federal advisory committees: the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and the Medical Review Board (MRB). These committees bring together knowledgeable professionals who help inform policies and programs that affect millions of carriers, drivers and road users across the country.
Nominations must be received by February 23, 2026.
Why Serve on an FMCSA Advisory Committee?
FMCSA’s mission is simple but critical: reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. Advisory committee members play a meaningful role in that mission by sharing real-world experience, professional expertise, and practical insight.
Serving on MCSAC or MRB gives you the opportunity to:
- Help inform national safety programs and policies
- Bring practical experience and professional judgment to the table
- Collaborate with experts from across industry, safety, enforcement, government, and medicine
- Contribute to recommendations that can help improve safety on America’s roadways
About the Committees
Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC)
MCSAC advises FMCSA on a broad range of issues affecting commercial motor vehicle safety, including motor carrier operations, driver qualifications, hours of service, and emerging safety challenges.
The committee includes 20 members representing diverse perspectives, such as:
· CMV drivers
· CMV carriers and employers
· CMV industry leaders
· Roadway safety advocates
· Physicians with diverse professional backgrounds
This diversity helps ensure recommendations are informed, balanced, and grounded in real-world experience.
Medical Review Board (MRB)
The Medical Review Board provides expert medical advice to FMCSA on the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers.
MRB members are five physicians with expertise in areas such as occupational medicine, cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, endocrinology, and mental health. Their work helps ensure medical standards are based on current science and clinical best practices.
Who Should Consider Applying?
FMCSA is seeking nominations from individuals who are passionate about safety and bring relevant professional experience. Ideal candidates include:
- Commercial motor vehicle drivers and industry leaders
- Roadway safety advocates and enforcement professionals
- Physicians with experience related to driver fitness and medical certification
FMCSA is committed to building committees that reflect a wide range of perspectives and expertise.
How to Apply
Nominations must be received by February 23 and should include:
- A cover letter
- A resume or curriculum vitae
- A brief description of your qualifications and interest in serving
Full submission requirements are available in the official Federal Register notices:
Questions may be sent to mcsac@dot.gov and mrb@dot.gov.
Make an Impact Beyond Your Day-to-Day Work
Serving on MCSAC or MRB is a chance to give back, share what you know, and help improve safety for drivers and the traveling public alike. If you have the experience and the interest, FMCSA encourages you to apply.
ICYMI: FMCSA Seeks Members for Key Advisory Committee
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Friday, January 23, 2026
Contact: fmcsa.publicaffairs@dot.gov Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Seeks Nominations for Critical Motor Carrier Advisory Groups USDOT Calls on Industry, Safety, and Medical Experts to Help Shape Future of Transportation WASHINGTON, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve on two key federal advisory groups: the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and the Medical Review Board (MRB). These committees provide critical advice and recommendations to FMCSA on motor carrier safety programs, regulations, and policies that help advance the agency's mission to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses. "FMCSA's safety mission depends on informed, balanced input from stakeholders and subject-matter experts," said FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs. "The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and the Medical Review Board help ensure that our policies are grounded in real-world experience and a shared commitment to safety. We encourage nominations from those who are passionate about improving safety across the commercial motor vehicle industry." About the Committees: Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) MCSAC advises FMCSA on a wide range of issues related to commercial motor vehicle safety, including motor carrier operations, driver qualifications, hours of service, and emerging safety challenges. The committee is composed of 20 representatives from safety advocacy groups, industry, labor, law enforcement, and state and local government. Medical Review Board (MRB) The MRB provides expert medical advice to FMCSA on matters related to the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The board is made up of five medical professionals with expertise in areas such as occupational medicine, cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, endocrinology, and mental health. FMCSA encourages nominations that reflect a broad range of perspectives and expertise and is committed to ensuring balanced representation across stakeholder groups. Nominees should demonstrate relevant experience, professional credentials, and a strong interest in advancing commercial motor vehicle safety. FMCSA's primary mission is to prevent crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA develops safety and regulatory standards for commercial driver's licenses; analyzes data and sponsors research; and conducts enforcement and education. FMCSA partners with nonprofit organizations, local and State governments, and other stakeholders to support innovative commercial driver training, safety inspections, and enhanced compliance and enforcement initiatives. In addition, FMCSA provides education on household goods consumer protection and conducts enforcement to protect consumers. | | Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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