Today, the U.S. Senate took steps to confirm Derek D. Barrs to serve as the eighth administrator of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
FMCSA is the lead U.S. federal government agency responsible for regulating and providing safety oversight of commercial motor vehicles, drivers and motor carriers. As an organization comprised of the commercial motor vehicle safety officials who enforce the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) works closely with FMCSA to keep our roadways safe and improve commercial motor vehicle safety by providing guidance, education and advocacy for enforcement and industry across North America.
Prior to his nomination to the position of FMCSA administrator, Barrs was an active member of CVSA, serving as the Florida Highway Patrol’s lead agency representative within the Alliance and chair of CVSA’s Enforcement and Industry Modernization Committee. After retiring from law enforcement, Barrs continued to serve in CVSA leadership as vice president, then president of its associate (industry) members.
“Once confirmed, the Alliance is looking forward to working with FMCSA Administrator Barrs and the FMCSA team to continue to strengthen our partnership, share expertise and enhance safety initiatives with the goal of to reducing crashes, injuries and fatalities involving commercial motor vehicles,” said CVSA Executive Director Collin Mooney.
Once confirmed as FMCSA administrator, Barrs will lead approximately 1,100 dedicated employees across the country who work diligently every day to improve commercial motor vehicle safety through regulation, education, enforcement, research and technology.
“CVSA values the Mr. Barr’s commitment to safety and anticipates close coordination on programs, regulations and initiatives that improve compliance and enforcement,” added Mooney. “Together, CVSA and FMCSA will continue to make meaningful progress toward reducing crashes, saving lives and promoting a culture of safety.”
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Original article published by CVSA