The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), established January 1, 2000, regulates the trucking industry in the United States. FMCSA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and employs more than 1,000 people. The primary mission of the FMCSA is improving the safety of commercial motor vehicles (CMV) and truck drivers through enactment and enforcement of safety regulations. The Offices of Analysis, Research and Technology are three separate divisions collectively referred to as ART.
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