WASHINGTON, D.C. – A pair of U.S. Congressmen have introduced a House Resolution to designate a week for road safety.
Representatives Dave Taylor (R-OH) and Shomari Figures (D-AL) introduced a bipartisan House resolution expressing support for the designation of May 31 through June 6, 2026, as “Our Roads, Our Safety Week.”
The Resolution was filed on Monday.
Taylor posted a summary of the resolution on his website.
Taylor said members of the Congressional Trucking Caucus joined him and Figures in the introduction of the resolution, including Representatives Mike Bost (R-IL), Dina Titus (D-NV), Harriet Hageman (R-WY), Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), Jefferson Shreve (R-IN), Addison McDowell (R-NC), and Mary Miller (R-IL).
“American families are the most precious cargo on our roads, and keeping them safe should be a top priority,” said Congressman Taylor (OH-02). “With our trucking industry moving billions of tons of freight every year, road safety is a shared responsibility between passenger vehicle drivers, truck drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. I am proud to stand with my fellow members of the Congressional Trucking Caucus to promote best practices on the road so families and truckers alike reach their destinations safely.”
“As co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Trucking Caucus and a member of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, I’m proud to co-lead this resolution,” said Congressman Figures (AL-02). “In Alabama’s Second District and across the country, truck drivers, bus operators, and other commercial motor vehicle drivers keep our economy moving and our communities connected. This bipartisan effort sends a clear message: road safety is a shared responsibility, and when every driver understands the rules of the road and the unique challenges large trucks and buses face, we can improve road safety and make sure everyone gets home safely.”
“The efficient movement of goods and people underpins our nation’s economic vitality and stands at the core of Northern Ohio’s economic strength. The safe movement of both commercial trucks and everyday motorists depends on a shared commitment to road safety,” said Congresswoman Kaptur (OH-09). “Our bipartisan resolution recognizing Our Roads, Our Safety Week, encourages all drivers to learn and follow the principles of safely sharing the road with large trucks and buses so that every traveler can arrive at their destination safely. I join my colleagues on both sides of the aisle in efforts to urge all drivers to learn the ‘Rules of the Road’ for sharing space with large trucks and buses to ensure that everyone reaches their destination safely.”
“America’s professional drivers are on the road every day, setting the standard for safety and keeping our nation moving. Our Roads, Our Safety® Week is our reminder that everyone who gets behind the wheel shares that responsibility,” said Administrator Derek D. Barrs of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). “With more people on the road this summer, there’s no better time to commit to safer choices — for professionals who lead the way, and for every road user who shares the road with them.”
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance supports the Our Roads, Our Safety Week Resolution. As a transportation safety organization, the Alliance and its members are committed to reducing crashes, injuries, and fatalities on the nation’s roadways and have long supported solutions to improve commercial motor vehicle, driver, and roadway safety. This resolution contributes to that goal by raising awareness and encouraging road users to safely share roadways with commercial motor vehicles,” said Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) Executive Director Collin Mooney.
“Truckers make the highways their office every day, and no one cares more about road safety than them. That’s why OOIDA supports FMCSA’s Our Roads, Our Safety campaign, an effort to educate all motorists about how to safely share the road with trucks. Thank you to Representatives Taylor and Figures for recognizing this important program today and for prioritizing road safety for everyone,” said Todd Spencer, President and CEO of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA).
“America’s 3.6 million truck drivers are true ambassadors for our industry, demonstrating an unwavering commitment to excellence whenever they are behind the wheel. Keeping our roads safe is a shared responsibility, and truckers’ professionalism serves as an example to all motorists,” said Alex Rosen, Senior Vice President of Legislative Affairs of the American Trucking Associations (ATA). “ATA is proud to partner with FMCSA during Our Roads, Our Safety Week to encourage the public to stay alert and safely share the road with large trucks. We appreciate this bipartisan effort led by Reps. Taylor and Figures to elevate this safety initiative and to recognize truckers’ essential role in our country and our economy.”
The “Our Roads, Our Safety Week” resolution builds on the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) national “Our Roads, Our Safety” campaign, which encourages passenger vehicles to share the road safely with large trucks and buses. It is aimed at reducing preventable crashes, injuries, and fatalities on American roads by educating drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians on best practices to enhance road safety. This resolution additionally encourages federal, state, and local partners to collaborate on initiatives that protect every individual on America’s roadways.
Bruce Guthrie is an award-winning journalist who has lived in three states including Arkansas, Missouri and Georgia. During his nearly 20-year career, Bruce has served as managing editor and sports editor for numerous publications. He and his wife, Dana, who is also a journalist, are based in Carrollton, Georgia.
