FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
The federal agency within the US Department of Transportation responsible for regulating the trucking and bus industries. FMCSA sets and enforces safety standards, issues operating authority (MC numbers), maintains the SAFER database of registered carriers, conducts compliance reviews, and administers the CSA safety measurement system. Every carrier and broker operating in interstate commerce must register with FMCSA.
Detailed Explanation
The federal agency within the US Department of Transportation responsible for regulating the trucking and bus industries. FMCSA sets and enforces safety standards, issues operating authority (MC numbers), maintains the SAFER database of registered carriers, conducts compliance reviews, and administers the CSA safety measurement system. Every carrier and broker operating in interstate commerce must register with FMCSA.
Example
Before hiring a new carrier, a shipper checks the FMCSA SAFER website to verify the carrier has active operating authority, adequate insurance, and no out-of-service orders.
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