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Their Freedom. (Stop Human Trafficking) ## Regulations, Rules, & Notices * Regulations and Interpretations * Federal Register Notices * Uniform Fine Assessment * National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners * Petitions for Rulemaking * Petitions for Reconsideration * New Entrant Safety Assurance Program * Electronic Logging Devices (ELD) * ADA Requirements for Over-the-Road Bus Companies * Do I Need a USDOT Number?
* Daily Register / Certificates / Letters * Learn About Registration Requirements * Registration Modernization Resources Hub ## Main Menu - Registration - Registration 2 * Apply for a New USDOT Number and/or Authority * Update My USDOT Number and/or Authority ## Commercial Driver's License * Licensing Overview and Resources * Military Driver Programs ## Main Menu - CDL - CDL 2 * Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) * Passenger Carrier and Bus Safety * Household Goods - Protect Your Move * Hazardous Materials Safety * Bicyclist and Pedestrian Safety * Crash Preventability Determination Program (CPDP)") ## Analysis, Research, & Technology * Crash Causal Factors Program (CCFP) * Active Research Projects * Reports and Publications * Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics * Large Truck and Bus Crash Facts * FMCSA on X (formerly Twitter)
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. small businesses with fewer than 500 employees that submit proposals for innovative projects designed to address national transportation challenges, specifically improving CMV safety. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows phase I: Up to $175,000; Phase II: Up to $1,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program is funded by Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) / U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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U.S. DOT's FY26 SBIR Phase I solicitation opens June 3 and closes July 7 with awards in September. Ten topics across FHWA, FRA, FTA, NHTSA, and PHMSA at $200K–$300K each. Why the topic distribution telegraphs DOT's three-year R&D priorities and how niche specialists can win against generalist competitors.
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