Fmcsa will administer an instructor development program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) awarded a $5,000,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) under the Commercial Motor Vehicle Enforcement Training and Support grant program (CFDA 20.243). This grant will fund the development and delivery of an Instructor Development Program, as well as the monitoring and documentation of certified instructors. FMCSA will collaborate closely with CVSA on the creation of educational materials, reports, and policies, and will assign subject matter experts to monitor courses and conduct instructor evaluations as needed. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2028, with the goal of enhancing commercial motor vehicle safety training and regulatory compliance across the nation.

In addition, fmcsa will monitor and retain all documentation for certified instructors. Applicants have the option of using alternate idps as described previously in the nofo.project initiation meeting to establish broad objectives and timetables to complete activities as provided in the original application.joint development and fmcsas advance approval of education materials, reports, etc. As listed in the original application and as part of an approved project.fmcsa will assign subject matter experts to monitor courses and conduct instructor evaluations as needed.fmcsa must have access to the recipients learning management system and file-sharing system specific to this awards activities. Joint development and fmcsas advance approval of grantee policies relating to waivers from class attendance, examinations, or other special circumstances. Other items as designated identified by fmcsa to ensure national consistency in training and course delivery and adherence with regulatory and national standards.