Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
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| Agency overview | |
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| Formed | January 1, 2000 |
| Jurisdiction | United States government |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C. |
| Employees | 1,000 |
| Annual budget | $668.523 million (FY15), requested |
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| Parent agency | US Department of Transportation |
| Website | Federal 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.