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  Welcome to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) news and information page. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was established within the Department of Transportation on January 1, 2000, pursuant to the Motor Carrier Safety Improvement Act of 1999 [Public Law No. 106-159, 113 Stat. 1748 (December 9, 1999)]. Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries.

PRESS RELEASES FROM 2005

November

FMCSA Fines 12 Motor Carriers for Multiple Household Goods Violations (11/30/05)

August

U.S. Department of Transportation Issues New Rules Regulating Work and Sleep Schedules for Commercial Truck Drivers (08/19/05)

June

U.S. Transportation Secretary Mineta Announces Appointment of Te Beau as FMCSA Chief Counsel (07/01/05)

New Government Web Site Helps People Avoid Moving Scams (06/27/05)

May

FMCSA Fines Five Motor Carriers for Multiple Household Goods Violations (05/17/05)

January

FMCSA Proposes Rulemaking to Address Truckers’ Hours-of-Service Regulations; Invites Public Comments (01/19/05)

 

 

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