20.218 — National Motor Carrier Safety/Safety
- Federal Agency:
- federal motor carrier safety administration (fmcsa), department of transportation
- Program Website:
- http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov.
- Authorization:
- Motor Carrier Act of 1991, Public Law 102-240, 49 U.S.C 31100-31104; Surface Transportation Assistance Act of 1982, Section 401-408, Public Law 97-424; Motor Carrier Safety Reauthorization Act of 2005, Public Law 109-59; Transportation Equity Act for the 21st Century , Public Law 105-178.
- Headquarters:
- State Programs, MC-ESS, 1200 New Jersey Ave, SE, Washington, District of Columbia 20590 Phone: (202) 366-9579.
Program Summary and Objectives
To reduce the number and severity of accidents and hazardous material incidents involving commercial motor vehicles by substantially increasing the level and effectiveness of enforcement activity and the likelihood that safety defects, driver deficiencies, and unsafe carrier practices will be detected and corrected.
Examples of Projects Funded
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Program Accomplishments
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