- $480 Million to Enhance Commercial Vehicle Safety Nationwide
- Funding aimed at reducing crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles
- The initiative is part of the National Roadway Safety Strategy
The Biden-Harris Administration, through the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), has announced the distribution of approximately $480 million in grants to all 50 states and U.S. territories. This funding, provided under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to reduce crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving commercial motor vehicles.
Funding through the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program supports:
- Safety inspections of large trucks and buses.
- Investigations of motor carriers in response to safety concerns.
- Audits of new truck carriers and bus companies to ensure responsible operation and safe movement of goods and passengers.
- Outreach and education efforts to combat:
- Human trafficking.
- Distracted driving.
- Other roadway safety concerns.
Additional Details:
- Funding amounts are determined by a formula.
- Awards are given annually to the lead agency of each state or territory.
- Awards are based on the completion of an FMCSA-approved Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan.
Read more about FMCSA’s grants and financial assistance programs.
Source: FMCSA Press Release
