Title: U.S. Department of Transportation Administrations | US Department of Transportation
Headings: U.S. Department of Transportation Administrations
U.S. Department of Transportation Administrations
U.S. Department of Transportation Office of the Secretary (OST)
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Federal Aviation Administration (FAA)
Office of Inspector General (OIG)
Federal Highway Administration (FHWA)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA)
Federal Railroad Administration (FRA)
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC)
Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
Maritime Administration (MARAD)
Office of the Secretary
Federal Aviation Administration
Federal Highway Administration
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Federal Railroad Administration
Federal Transit Administration
Maritime Administration
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation

Content: 1748 (December 9, 1999)]. Formerly a part of the Federal Highway Administration, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration's primary mission is to prevent commercial motor vehicle-related fatalities and injuries. Administration activities contribute to: Ensuring safety in motor carrier operations through strong enforcement of safety regulations, targeting high-risk carriers and commercial motor vehicle drivers. Improving safety information systems and commercial motor vehicle technologies; strengthening commercial motor vehicle equipment and operating standards
Increasing safety awareness. To accomplish these activities, the Administration works with Federal, state, and local enforcement agencies, the motor carrier industry, labor safety interest groups, and others. Back to top
Federal Railroad Administration
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) promotes safe and environmentally sound rail transportation. With the responsibility of ensuring railroad safety throughout the nation, the FRA employs safety inspectors to monitor railroad compliance with federally mandated safety standards including track maintenance, inspection standards and operating practices. The FRA conducts research and development tests to evaluate projects in support of its safety mission and to enhance the railroad system as a national transportation resource.