FMCSA Enforcement Cases
FMCSA enforcement cases are civil-penalty proceedings initiated by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration against motor carriers, brokers, freight forwarders, and drivers for safety, hours-of-service, hazmat, or registration violations. Each case is a permanent part of the public regulatory record. 12,835 cases on file across all fiscal years.
Enforcement by Fiscal Year
Case counts and penalty totals by fiscal year. Click a year to drill in.
| Fiscal Year | Cases | Total Penalties | Avg Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| FY 2026 | 210 | $1.5M | $7K |
| FY 2025 | 1,367 | $9.8M | $7K |
| FY 2024 | 3,948 | $27.8M | $7K |
| FY 2023 | 3,795 | $26.2M | $7K |
| FY 2022 | 3,515 | $25.0M | $7K |
Enforcement by State
Civil penalty cases organized by the state where the enforcement action was issued.
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Largest Penalty Cases
Top 25 enforcement actions by penalty amount.
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Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
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