Leveraging The FMCSA's Updated Crash Preventability Determination Program

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently expanded its Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP), offering a strategic opportunity for motor carriers to enhance their safety profiles and operational reputations. As of December 2024, the FMCSA now recognizes 21 eligible crash types, including four new categories, for review under CPDP. This expansion allows more motor carriers to demonstrate that certain crashes involving their commercial motor vehicles (CMVs) were not preventable by their drivers.