Census of Surveys

On this page is a brief summary of every survey conducted by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration using a statistical method.

Effectiveness of Third-Party Testing and Minimum Standards for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Knowledge and Skills Tests
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 08/31/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $266,590 Annual Response: 204
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Required to Obtain or Retain Benefits, Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 74 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 23 USC 403 Name of Law: Highway Safety Research and Development
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202304-2126-004

Generic Clearance for the Collection of Qualitative Feedback on Agency Service Delivery
Agency: DOT Subject: Not Available
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Not Available
Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $21,420 Annual Response: 12,270
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Not Avaiable
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 2,233 Survey Respondent: Not Available
Authorizing Statute: EO: EO 12862 Name/Subject of EO: Setting Customer Service Standards AND EO: EO 13571 Name/Subject of EO: Streamlining Service Delivery and Improving Customer Service
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202404-2126-003

Human Factors Considerations in Commercial Motor Vehicle Automated Driving Systems and Advanced Driver Assistance Systems
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
Annual Federal Government Cost: $531,111 Annual Response: 1,590
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 714 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households, Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Program
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202302-2126-002

Impact of Driver Detention Time on Safety and Operations
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 05/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $2,158,279 Annual Response: 912,810
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 7,869 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Program AND US Code: 49 USC 31133 Name of Law: General powers of the Secretary of Transportation AND US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government regulations AND US Code: 49 USC 504 Name of Law: Reports and records AND US Code: 49 USC 31502 Name of Law: Requirements for qualification hours of service safety and equipment standards
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202311-2126-003

Quantitative Data on Safety Belt Usage of Commercial Motor Vehicle Drivers
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2028
Annual Federal Government Cost: $35,950 Annual Response: 1,060
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 177 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 113 Name of Law: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202409-2126-001

Safety Impacts of Human-Automated Driving System (ADS) Team Driving Applications
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 06/30/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $1,827,679 Annual Response: 1,480
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 1,526 Survey Respondent: Individuals or Households
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 504 Name of Law: Reports and records AND US Code: 49 USC 31133 Name of Law: General powers of the Secretary of Transportation AND US Code: 49 USC 31136 Name of Law: United States Government regulations AND US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor carrier research and technology program
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202308-2126-001

Truck and Bus Maintenance Requirements and Their Impact on Safety
Agency: DOT Subject: Transportation
Subagency: FMCSA Detailed Subject: Ground Transportation
Expiration Date: 03/31/2027
Annual Federal Government Cost: $192,187 Annual Response: 867
Annual Cost Burden: $0 Respondent Obligation: Voluntary
Annual Time Burden (hrs): 265 Survey Respondent: Private Sector
Authorizing Statute: US Code: 49 USC 31108 Name of Law: Motor Carrier Research and Technology Programs
Survey Reference Link: https://www.reginfo.gov/public/do/PRAViewICR?ref_nbr=202310-2126-001