Obama nominates truck friendly official to lead FMCSA
WASHINGTON — President Barack Obama has nominated Anne Ferro as administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the DOT body that implements most trucking regulations in the U.S.
Ferro has been president of the Maryland Motor Truck Association since 2003.
She holds positions on several regional advisory committees relating to freight planning, highway safety and transportation funding. The organization represents more than 1,000 members in the trucking industry, which Ferro advocates for.
Ferro is known for promoting highway safety and contributing to regulatory compliance in the state. Maryland’s 2008 Port Woman of the Year, Ferro was known for creating a graduated licensing program for new drivers in Maryland and launching a system for research on older drivers.
Rose McMurray has been serving as acting administrator for the FMCSA.
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