SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is focused on improving infrastructure and creating common-sense regulations, and open communication with the trucking industry enhances the government’s efforts.
May 8, 2019Ray Martinez
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez addresses the midyear conference. (Jaclyn O'Laughlin)
FMCSA’s Ray Martinez: Industry Collaboration, Data Play Key Roles in Agency’s Work
FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez addresses the midyear conference. (Jaclyn O'Laughlin)
Government, Business, Technology, Safety
Ray Martinez (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez to Address Key Industry Issues at MCE
Ray Martinez (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration chief Ray Martinez will be a keynote speaker at American Trucking Associations’ conference next month to provide an update on new rules covering the industry.
September 6, 2018
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Editorial
Editorial: New FMCSA Chief Shows Vision
Ray Martinez, the newly installed head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, made the rounds last week, speaking first to trucking executives at American Trucking Associations’ midyear management meeting May 20 and then to lawmakers in the House of Representatives in Washington at a hearing by the Highways and Transit Subcommittee.
May 24, 2018
Government, Business, Safety
Martinez testifies before House lawmakers. (Chairman Bill Shuster via YouTube)
FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez Says ELD Guidance for Ag Haulers Forthcoming
Martinez testifies before House lawmakers. (Chairman Bill Shuster via YouTube)
WASHINGTON — New electronic logging device guidance that would address flexibility concerns raised by aspects of the agriculture sector will be unveiled shortly by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the agency’s chief told House lawmakers May 22.
May 22, 2018
Government, Business, Technology
Martinez by Jaclyn O'Laughlin
FMCSA’s Ray Martinez Seeks Dialogue With Fleets, Drivers
Martinez by Jaclyn O'Laughlin
MARCO ISLAND, Fla. — The head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration spotlighted key trucking issues — including hours-of-service rules, electronic logging devices and truck parking — during remarks here at an industry meeting, and stressed that he wants his agency to build a positive relationship with fleets and drivers.
May 21, 2018
Government, Business, Safety
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
FMCSA Chief Ray Martinez to Speak at House Transportation Hearing
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
The country’s top trucking regulator will be among the officials scheduled to update House policymakers during a hearing May 22, several individuals with knowledge of the hearing told Transport Topics.
May 11, 2018
Government, Technology, Equipment
Martinez by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
New FMCSA Administrator Ray Martinez Grilled by Angry Drivers in Listening Session
Martinez by John Sommers II for Transport Topics
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In his first official “grass roots outreach” with a room full of truck drivers — and only a month on the job as the nation’s top trucking regulator — Ray Martinez said he hoped the session would not be “an angry event.” It was.
March 23, 2018
Government
Ray Martinez, wife Marin Gibson and Secretary Elaine Chao via FMCSA
Ray Martinez Sworn In as FMCSA Administrator
Ray Martinez, wife Marin Gibson and Secretary Elaine Chao via FMCSA
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao on Feb. 28 swore in Raymond Martinez as the sixth administrator for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, an agency overseeing trucks and buses.
March 1, 2018
Government, Business
Ray Martinez by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Ray Martinez Confirmed as FMCSA Administrator
Ray Martinez by Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
The Senate on Feb. 13 confirmed Ray Martinez to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration as the Trump administration promotes a comprehensive infrastructure funding proposal.
February 13, 2018
Government
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
Senate Committee to Vote Again on Ray Martinez Nomination in 2018
Andrew Harrer/Bloomberg News
When Congress returns in January, the Senate Commerce Committee will be tasked with reconsidering President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a spokesman for the committee told Transport Topics on Dec. 27.
December 27, 2017Pages
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