Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
FMCSA logo
Agency overview
FormedJanuary 1, 2000 (2000-01-01)
JurisdictionUnited States government
HeadquartersWashington, D.C.
Employees1,000
Annual budget$926.6 million (Fiscal Year 2026, budget estimate)
Agency executives
  • Derek Barrs, Administrator
  • Jesse Elison, Deputy Administrator
Parent agencyUnited States Department of Transportation
WebsiteFederal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Website

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is an agency in the United States Department of Transportation that regulates the trucking industry in the United States. The primary mission of the FMCSA is to reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.