What's really happening inside FMCSA?

In this exclusive episode of Brake Check, FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs joins us for a candid conversation about the issues shaping trucking today.

No press releases.

No prepared statements.

Just the questions America's truckers and carriers have been asking.

We discuss MOTUS....why FMCSA believed the industry needed it, the challenges during rollout, what went wrong, what's been fixed, and where the platform is headed next.

We also tackle freight fraud, identity verification, randomized MC numbers, enforcement, recent high-profile commercial vehicle crashes, and what FMCSA believes the industry must do to improve safety while protecting legitimate carriers.

Inside this episode:

Why FMCSA built MOTUS in the first place
The real story behind the rollout
What FMCSA learned from early issues
What's been fixed—and what's still improving
How MOTUS is changing freight fraud prevention
Identity verification vs. authority verification
Recent truck crashes and the future of safety enforcement
What truckers and carriers should expect from FMCSA moving forward

Whether you're an owner-operator, fleet owner, safety director, broker, or professional driver, this conversation offers a rare opportunity to hear directly from the person leading the agency responsible for commercial motor vehicle safety in America.

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