Virtual carrier fitness session coming to a screen near you

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will host two public virtual listening sessions concerning an updated methodology to determine when a motor carrier isn’t fit to operate commercial vehicles in interstate commerce. Each virtual session will allow public participants to make statements directly to the panel. The FMCSA will also accept written comments sent to the public docket by mail or via www.regulations.gov by August 7, 2024, using docket number FMCSA-2022-0003.

Discussion points

The FMCSA is largely looking for public discussion on:

1. Issues with the current Safety Fitness Determination (SFD) system, including:
   • The three-tiered rating system (Satisfactory, Unsatisfactory, Conditional), versus •Changing to a proposed single rating only when a carrier is deemed Unfit.
2. Using FMCSA’s Safety Measurement System (SMS) and inspection data;
3. Incorporating driver behavior into SFD ratings; and
4. Adjusting the weights given to certain violations, including:
   • Increasing the weight of unsafe driving violations.

How and when to attend

Both sessions are held virtually. You will receive a link to attend the session after registering through the websites below.

Session 1

• Tuesday, June 25, 2024
• 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST
  • Registration: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/24fb5978-6282-4bc0-9edf-606db60155aa@c4cd245b-44f0-4395-a1aa-3848d258f78b

Session 2

• Wednesday, July 31, 2024
• 2:00-3:30 p.m. EST
  • Registration: https://events.gcc.teams.microsoft.com/event/6d8b1246-2138-4ba9-821c-e926441fd2e1@c4cd245b-44f0-4395-a1aa-3848d258f78b