Reckless / unsafe driving
Speeding, weaving, aggressive lane changes, following too closely, or other dangerous CMV behavior.
Public safety · Official FMCSA filing
Report a bad or unsafe commercial driver
Seen reckless driving, handheld phone use, unsecured cargo, or another CMV safety problem on the road? File it with the U.S. DOT / FMCSA through the official National Consumer Complaint Database — we put the link here so anyone can get there in one click.
Emergency right now? Call 911 or local law enforcement. NCCDB is for past safety events — not live emergencies.
Phone hours: 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m. Eastern, Monday–Friday · 1-888-368-7238
- Open nccdb.fmcsa.dot.gov
- Choose your filer type (Consumer if you witnessed a road safety problem; Driver or Industry Professional if you work in trucking).
- Select Truck Company (or the entity that fits) and the allegation that matches — often motorist / truck safety for bad driving.
- Enter company details (USDOT / name). Use our free Carrier Lookup if you only have a name or plate clue.
- Describe date, time, location, highway, and what you saw. Submit on the FMCSA site.
Complaints are filed directly with FMCSA. Secure Dispatching Services does not collect, store, or investigate safety complaints. We only provide easy access to the official federal tools. Learn more: How to file · Eligible complaints · NCCDB FAQs.
What you can report
Common motorist safety issues
FMCSA accepts complaints about commercial motor vehicle safety. Examples include reckless or unsafe driving, handheld device use, dangerous equipment, unsecured cargo, or suspected lack of authority / insurance. Traffic enforcement on the road still belongs to state and local police.
Distracted driving
Commercial driver using a handheld phone or tablet while operating a truck or bus.
Cargo & equipment
Unsecured load, leaking tank, missing lights, or other obvious equipment safety problems.
Before you file
Details that help FMCSA act
When & where
Date, approximate time, highway/road, mile marker or exit, city and state, direction of travel.
Who / which truck
USDOT number on the door, company name on the trailer, plate, or MC if visible. Look it up on Carrier Lookup.
What happened
Clear, factual description of the unsafe behavior. Photos or dashcam notes help if you have them.
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