The objective of this program is to transform and make our transportation system safer for all people while aiding in the US department of transportation goal of creating a future without commercial…

This $279,935 Project Grant award from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) under the Motor Carrier Safety Assistance High Priority Activities Grants and Cooperative Agreements program (CFDA 20.237) supports the Public Service Commission of West Virginia Transportation Enforcement Division's efforts to enhance commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety and reduce crashes, injuries, and fatalities. The funding will enable the division to implement targeted enforcement strategies, conduct roadside inspections, improve safety data collection, and educate law enforcement about CMV reporting. Key activities include reducing speeding violations during inspections from 13% to 10%, identifying carriers violating federal out-of-service orders, enhancing safety in work zones, and developing partnerships to improve interstate highway safety. The award period runs from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026.

The objective of this program is to transform and make our transportation system safer for all people while aiding in the US department of transportation goal of creating a future without commercial motor vehicle (CMV) and passenger occupancy vehicle (POV) related serious injuries and fatalities. Through enforcement and education, reduce the number of speeding violations found during the inspection process from 13% of all inspections to 10% of all inspections.