U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy on Jan. 23 announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is seeking nominations for qualified individuals to serve on two federal advisory groups: the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) and the Medical Review Board (MRB).
The committees provide advice and recommendations to FMCSA on motor carrier safety programs, regulations and policies that support the agency’s mission to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities involving large trucks and buses.
“FMCSA’s safety mission depends on informed, balanced input from stakeholders and subject-matter experts,” FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs said in a news release. “The Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee and the Medical Review Board help ensure that our policies are grounded in real-world experience and a shared commitment to safety. We encourage nominations from those who are passionate about improving safety across the commercial motor vehicle industry.”
MCSAC advises FMCSA on a wide range of commercial motor vehicle safety issues, including motor carrier operations, driver qualifications, hours of service and emerging safety challenges. The committee is composed of 20 representatives from safety advocacy groups, industry, labor, law enforcement, and state and local government.
The MRB provides expert medical advice on matters related to the physical qualification standards for commercial motor vehicle drivers. The board is made up of five medical professionals with expertise in areas such as occupational medicine, cardiology, neurology, sleep medicine, endocrinology and mental health.
FMCSA said it encourages nominations that reflect a broad range of perspectives and expertise and is committed to balanced representation across stakeholder groups. Nominees should demonstrate relevant experience, professional credentials and a strong interest in advancing commercial motor vehicle safety. Nominations must be received by Feb. 23.
Interested parties may contact FMCSA via email at [email protected] and [email protected].
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