MCSAP Allocation Formula Working Group

Purpose: To analyze requirements and factors necessary for the establishment of a new allocation formula for the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) and issue a recommendation to the Secretary regarding a new allocation formula for the MCSAP.

Membership: Representatives from FMCSA, State commercial motor vehicle safety agencies, an organization representing State agencies responsible for inspection of commercial motor vehicles; and such other persons as the Secretary considers necessary.

• Working Group Announcement 

• Number of Applications Received: 24

• The criteria established in the notice and used to evaluate all candidates included:
  • Commitment to transportation safety;
  • Record of collaboration with diverse stakeholders;
  • Professional experience in commercial motor vehicle safety;
  • MCSAP program leadership;
  • Program management and operations experience;
  • And familiarity with data analysis and quality measurements.

• Selected Working Group Members 

• Meeting Dates: April 1, 2016