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Alert and Ready for the Road❗ Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle leaves zero room for error. Professional drivers know that staying alert is essential to safe driving. Getting adequate rest, recognizing signs of fatigue, and knowing when to pull over can make all the difference. 💬 What’s your go-to strategy for staying alert on a long trip? Share your tips with fellow drivers! Learn more about FMCSA Regulations: 🔗 Illness or Fatigue (392.3) 🔗 Hours of Service (395) #FMCSA #ProfessionalDrivers #DriverSafety #CMVSafety

FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs took the stage at the @WomenInTrucking Accelerate! Conference with a clear message: We're raising the bar on safety, cracking down on bad actors, and strengthening accountability across the industry. And we're counting on the experience, leadership, and perspectives of women in trucking to help drive that progress. #WomenInTrucking #FMCSA #RaisingTheBar

🚨 FMCSA IS HIRING: HAZMAT DIVISION CHIEF | GS-15 Lead safety policy, regulatory compliance & enforcement initiatives. 📍 Washington, D.C. 🇺🇸 Open to U.S. citizens & eligible federal applicants. Closes October 29, 2026. 🔗 USAJOBS link in first comment! #FMCSA #FederalJobs #HAZMAT

🔗 Apply here on USAJOBS: 📢 Applications close October 29, 2026. Don't wait until the deadline to apply!

Building relationships, sharing expertise, and advancing safety! FMCSA Chief Counsel Rebecca Pettit recently connected with the next generation of transportation leaders, sharing her career journey with @TRUCKINGdotORG's LEAD program graduates. She also met with ATA’s Safety Policy Committee to discuss FMCSA’s latest safety initiatives and regulatory priorities during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition (#ATAMCE26). Our FMCSA Resource Center team was on hand to answer questions, share resources, and provide valuable information to industry partners. Together, we’re strengthening partnerships and driving progress toward safer roads for everyone. #FMCSA #ATAMCE26 #Trucking #MotorCarriers #TransportationSafety

RT @USDOT: FMCSA Chief Derek Barrs is getting under a truck and getting his hands dirty in Puerto Rico completing a tough Level I commercial vehicle inspection as part of our work making TRUCKING GREAT AGAIN This 37-step exam is the TOUGHEST safety standard in the business, and is CRITICAL in keeping bad actors off our roads 🚛❌ @FMCSA

The #FMCSA Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse Monthly Summary Report has a new web format, making key data and trends easier to explore. Use your web browser to save any report as a PDF. Explore the 2026 reports: #RoadSafety

Professional truck drivers keep America moving, delivering the goods our communities rely on every day. During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week earlier this year, FMCSA showed its appreciation for drivers in New Mexico by providing wellness kits at the Santa Teresa Port of Entry Field Office. 📸 Take a look at moments from Santa Teresa as we recognized the hardworking professionals who keep our nation moving! #ThankYouThursday #NTDAW #FMCSA #TruckDriverAppreciation

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week is October 19–23! Stopping for school buses is the law in all 50 states. Following it protects young lives. Always stop when the stop-arm is out.

📣 Parents & educators: Make roadway safety part of the conversation! During National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18–24), explore FMCSA’s FREE resources to help teens build safe driving habits and learn to share the road with large trucks and buses. Toolkit: Teen Zone: #TeenDriverSafetyWeek

RT @USDOT: 20 lives lost and families forever changed @FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs supporting the towing and recovery community in Chattanooga, TN by honoring fallen professionals on the Wall of the Fallen Their sacrifice are a powerful reminder of our mission to protect everyone on our roadways 🇺🇸

FMCSA Administrator Derek D. Barrs recently met with the @TRUCKINGdotORG Small Carriers Committee, reinforcing our commitment to supporting small businesses and leveling the playing field. He also spoke directly with drivers, hearing firsthand about their challenges and priorities. These conversations help us better support the industry while advancing our shared commitment to safety. #FMCSA #Trucking #RoadSafety #SmallCarriers

🚛 If you hire commercial drivers, look beyond the application. The Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) gives authorized motor carriers access to prospective commercial driver’s federal crash and roadside inspection history—information that can provide additional context during the hiring process. Use PSP to help make more informed, safety-focused hiring decisions. Learn more about the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP): #FMCSA #PSP #DriverSafety

🚌 National School Bus Safety Week is October 19–23! School buses make daily trips through our communities, sharing the road with passenger vehicles and large trucks. Motorists can help keep students safe by slowing down, staying alert, and watching for children getting on and off the bus. Let’s work together to keep students safe on every ride! #SchoolBusSafetyWeek #RoadwaySafety #FMCSA

🚗 It’s National Teen Driver Safety Week (Oct. 18–24)! Help young drivers learn to safely share the road with large trucks and buses. FMCSA offers FREE lessons, videos and safety tips! Toolkit: Teen Zone: #TeenDriverSafetyWeek

The FMCSA National Consumer Complaint Database (NCCDB) has a new name! Introducing the new FMCSA Complaint Center - a resource for the public, CMV drivers, and transportation industry professionals to report safety, compliance or general regulation concerns within the CMV industry. Learn how to make a report:

At TIDA’s Annual Seminar this week, FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison discussed agency priorities for combating fraud, improving safety data, and strengthening fair, consistent oversight across the trucking industry. #FMCSA

📢 FMCSA IS HIRING! Management Information Specialist (GS-13) 🇺🇸 Open to U.S. citizens & eligible federal applicants. Application deadline: October 19, 2026. 👇 Job announcement & application link in the comments! #FMCSA #FederalJobs #USAJOBS

🔗 REVIEW THE JOB ANNOUNCEMENT & APPLY! FMCSA is hiring a Management Information Specialist (GS-13). Application deadline: October 19, 2026. 👉 Review the qualifications and application requirements, and submit your application before the deadline!

FMCSA’s Dr. Georgia Steele, Regional Field Administrator – Southern Region, connected with motorcoach operators at GMOA’s meeting to discuss safety partnerships and efforts leading up to the FIFA World Cup in Atlanta. #FMCSA #MotorcoachSafety