Federal Register #FMCSA-2026-0562

FMCSA Information Collection on Enforcement Techniques for Non-CDL CMV Driver Substance and Alcohol Violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the Department of Transportation, is seeking public input on a proposed information collection initiative focused on improving enforcement of controlled substance and alcohol regulations among non-CDL commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. - Government Buyer: - Department of Transportation (DOT) - Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) - Purpose: - Collect data via an online survey from State partner agency representatives - Assess and improve methods for preventing, detecting, and enforcing controlled substance and alcohol violations among non-CDL CMV drivers - Products/Services Requested: - Information collection service using the Qualtrics online survey platform - Up to 300 survey responses from State agency representatives - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Focus on agency needs, knowledge gaps, technological and financial limitations - Targeting states with high rates of violations - Privacy protections in place (geocoding disabled) - No physical products or OEMs involved; this is a research and data collection effort - Anticipated Impact: - Enhance State partners' resources and capabilities for enforcement - Inform future policy and operational improvements

Description

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) plans to submit an Information Collection Request (ICR) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. The proposed information collection aims to gather data from State partner agency representatives to assess and improve methods for preventing, detecting, and enforcing controlled substance and alcohol violations among non-commercial driver's license (non-CDL) commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers. The study will use an online survey targeting representatives from select States to identify agency needs, knowledge gaps, technological limitations, and financial shortfalls related to enforcement activities. The goal is to enhance State partners' resources and capabilities to address these violations effectively.

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