Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Launches Annual Our Road, Our Safety® Week

Monday, May 6, 2024

Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Launches Annual Our Road, Our Safety® Week
Encouraging commercial motor vehicle drivers and all roadway users to focus on safe driving habits

Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is raising awareness and sharing actionable information to help improve road safety by leading Our Roads, Our Safety® Week from May 5-11, 2024. The annual safety observance is dedicated to educating commercial motor vehicle drivers and all roadway users on sharing the road safely with large trucks and buses.

"We appreciate the role truck and bus drivers have in supporting a healthy economy and connecting us from coast to coast," said FMCSA Acting Deputy Administrator Sue Lawless. "This campaign is a reminder for those drivers - and all who share the road with them - to focus on safety as they navigate the nation's roadways."

Because road safety is everyone's responsibility, Our Roads, Our Safety® Week will spotlight a key road user each day of the week and disseminate various resources, tips and reminders that can help them share the road safely. FMCSA's Our Roads, Our Safety® Week Toolkit includes shareable materials that can help spread life-saving road safety messages across various mediums.

The public is invited to join FMCSA and members of the road safety community for a free transportation safety fair on Thursday, May 8th at U.S. Department of Transportation headquarters in Washington DC. Open to all ages, the outdoor event will offer interactive exhibits, driving simulators, and engaging educational activities.

Our Roads, Our Safety® Week is just one part of FMCSA's ongoing road safety outreach and education effort and aligns with the launch of the agency's 2024 Our Roads, Our Safety® Campaign. This national public awareness initiative promotes safe driving practices among commercial motor vehicle drivers and all roadway users. Learn more and access the full digital toolkit by visiting the campaign website. This campaign also aligns with and supports implementation of the Department's National Roadway Safety Strategy and the adoption of the Safe System Approach as a guiding paradigm to address roadway safety.

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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's (FMCSA) primary mission is to prevent crashes, fatalities, and injuries involving large trucks and buses. FMCSA develops safety and regulatory standards for commercial driver's licenses; analyzes data and sponsors research; and conducts enforcement and education. FMCSA partners with nonprofit organizations, local and State governments, and other stakeholders to support innovative commercial driver training, safety inspections, and enhanced compliance and enforcement initiatives. In addition, FMCSA provides education on household goods consumer protection and conducts enforcement to protect consumers.