FMCSA’s latest acting administrator is Adrienne Camire, according to DOT’s latest announcement. The Trump administration appointed Camire as acting leader of the regulatory body overseeing commercial carriers.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy previously announced in January that Camire would serve as senior advisor to FMCSA’s administrator. FMCSA's official administrator requires Senate approval, but the Trump administration is yet to put forward a name. Deputy administrators do not need Senate approval to act as federal administrators.
“I am pleased to welcome Adrienne Camire as Acting Administrator of FMCSA,” Duffy said. “Ms. Camire is a dedicated leader who brings executive experience, vision, and a strong commitment to safety. I have no doubt FMCSA will continue to make our roads safer and keep America moving under her leadership.”
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According to DOT, Camire previously served as chief counsel to the Federal Highway Administration during President Donald Trump’s first term. Camire brings over 20 years of regulatory experience. She worked as both an attorney and adjunct professor.
“Thank you to President Trump and Secretary Duffy for their confidence in me to serve in this role,” said Ms. Camire. “I am honored to lead FMCSA in its mission to prevent commercial motor vehicle crashes, fatalities, and injuries on our nation’s roads. I look forward to working closely with all stakeholders to advance our shared safety goals,”
Much like drivers in long-haul trucking, administrators in FMCSA have a significant turnover rate. Many of FMCSA’s latest leaders have been temporary, acting administrators. The administration has burned through eight administrators in just seven years.
