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MCSAP Planning Meeting and
ITD-PRISM Workshop

Thanks for a great event!

The 2026 MCSAP Planning Meeting and ITD-PRISM Workshop was held April 28-30, 2026 in New Orleans, Louisiana. Presentations will be available for download soon.

Check back here in early 2027 for details on next year’s event.

Meeting Overview

FMCSA is pleased to offer this annual joint event bringing together Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) lead agencies, as well as Federal and State Innovative Technology Deployment (ITD) and Performance and Registration Information System Management (PRISM) team members. This is the single most comprehensive Federal annual strategy session and workshop for commercial motor vehicle (CMV) safety. This meeting also serves as the MCSAP funding conference for each fiscal year grant cycle.

The theme for the 2026 event was: Focus on Fundamentals

We will update this page when the 2027 event information is available. In the meantime, explore this page to view the agenda from the 2026 event; presentations will be posted as soon as they are ready to disseminate. Materials from previous years' events are also available in the Grants Resource Center.

Thank you to all those who participated in the 2026 MCSAP Planning Meeting and ITD-PRISM Workshop, we look forward to seeing you again next year!

Event Agenda
Day Sessions
Day 1 Morning: FMCSA-only staff meeting
Mid-Morning:
All-attendee sessions begin
Day 2 Morning: All-attendee sessions
Afternoon:
MCSAP, ITD, and PRISM sessions
Day 3 MCSAP, ITD, and PRISM sessions throughout the day
Download 2026 Agenda

Event Registration

There is no cost to register for the meeting, however advanced registration is required. Each person who will attend must register individually, including Federal staff, State MCSAP partners, and State contractors. Vendors must have a contractual relationship with a State agency to be eligible to attend.

We will update this page when registration opens for next year’s event.

Hotel Information

Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel reservations. FMCSA will secure a room block at the government rate and will share the link via email and post it below.

We will update this page when the hotel room block is available for next year’s event.

Download 2025 Event Materials

General Sessions

FMCSA is currently working on posting the materials from the 2026 event. In the meantime, you may access presentations from the general/plenary sessions from the 2025 event below.

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MCSAP Sessions

FMCSA is currently working on posting the materials from the 2026 event. In the meantime, you may access MCSAP (Track A) presentations from the 2025 event below.

View in Resource Center

PRISM/ITD Sessions

FMCSA is currently working on posting the materials from the 2026 event. In the meantime, you may access PRISM/ITD (Track B) presentations from the 2025 event below.

View in Resource Center

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should attend?

Federal and State personnel, including local law enforcement agencies, who are involved in preparing, implementing, and monitoring a Federally-funded CVSP. States may choose to invite vendors with whom they have a contractual relationship. About 400-500 people typically attend.

Is there a cost to register?

There is no cost to register, but advanced registration is required. Travel costs are eligible for reimbursement using MCSAP funds.

What is the dress code?

The dress code for the meeting is business casual.

Additional Questions? Contact Us

If, after reviewing the frequently asked questions above, you still have questions about this event, you can reach out to the FMCSA State Programs Division. We will respond to your message as soon as we are able.

For general MCSAP questions, please continue to work with your FMCSA Division Office.