Sign Up to Shape Federal Truck and Bus Safety Rules
Published Date: 1/22/2026
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Summary
The Department of Transportation is looking for new members to join the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC), which helps improve truck and bus safety rules. If you want to be part of this important team, send your nomination by February 23, 2026. The committee meets twice a year, mostly online, and helps shape safety programs that keep our roads safer without costing extra money.
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Apply to Join Truck & Bus Safety Panel
You can apply to serve on the Motor Carrier Safety Advisory Committee (MCSAC) by submitting nomination materials by February 23, 2026. MCSAC will have no more than 20 members appointed for 2-year terms, will meet about 2 times per year (usually virtually), and members serve without pay. Nomination materials should total two pages or less and include a letter of support, a short biography, contact information, and a statement that the nominee meets eligibility requirements.
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