FMCSA (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration)
Definition. FMCSA is the US Department of Transportation agency that regulates commercial vehicles operating in interstate commerce.
Also known as: FMCSA, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admin
Sets safety, financial responsibility, and operational rules for interstate trucking, towing, livery, and freight operations. Issues USDOT numbers, MC Authority, and enforces MCS-90 + BMC-91 filings.
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