Proven Experience in MCSAP, ITD, and Commercial Vehicle Safety Program Management
Enhanced MCSAP Solutions (EMS) was founded on decades of combined experience managing FMCSA-funded programs at both the state and federal levels.
Our team has authored, implemented, and managed numerous projects that strengthened commercial vehicle enforcement programs, advanced ITD technologies, and ensured FMCSA compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
From concept to completion, EMS has guided states through every phase — stakeholder engagement, PP/TLD and eCVSP drafting, High Priority grant submission, project management, and performance reporting.
Jurisdictional Experience
Vermont
EMS partners have led multiple FMCSA-approved initiatives for the State of Vermont, encompassing Program Plan/Top-Level Design (PP/TLD) development, High Priority ITD grant writing, and full-cycle project management.
The team successfully authored and submitted PP/TLDs for FFY 2023 – 2025, all of which received FMCSA approval. These plans supported a series of High Priority ITD grant awards, including an $840,000 project that funded Vermont’s Smart Roadside and Tire Anomaly System. That system became fully operational ahead of schedule, integrating USDOT readers, WIMS, tire-pressure monitoring systems/tire anomaly systems, and CVIEW connectivity.
In addition, EMS team members provided executive oversight for ITD Core Compliance efforts that modernized the state’s IRP, IFTA, and PRISM systems — bringing Vermont into full FMCSA compliance a year early.
Maine
Through stakeholder collaboration, project prioritization, and grant authoring, EMS produced a comprehensive PP/TLD aligned with FMCSA requirements and successfully positioned Maine to secure future HP-ITD funding for implementation.
Rhode Island
EMS supported the State of Rhode Island in advancing its commercial vehicle safety and information-technology programs through High Priority ITD and CMV grant development and a complete rewrite of its three-year electronic Commercial Vehicle Safety Plan (eCVSP).
The updated plan aligned Rhode Island’s goals with FMCSA performance metrics, resulting in multiple grant awards and a stronger foundation for program funding and ITD modernization.
Additional Jurisdictions
This ongoing work focuses on optimizing grant performance, improving fund utilization, and ensuring each jurisdiction’s program remains compliant, data-driven, and well-positioned for future High Priority funding opportunities.
Core Competencies
FMCSA Program Expertise
- MCSAP Basic Program Administration
- eCVSP Development and Three-Year Plan Rewrites
- PP/TLD Creation, Updates, and FMCSA Submission
Grant Writing & Management
- HP-ITD, HP-CMV, and CDLPI Grant Authoring
- Budget Planning, Reconciliation & Deobligation Reduction
- Quarterly Reporting, Tracking, and Closeout
Technology & Integration
- ITD Modernization & CVIEW Implementation
- Pre-screening Technologies Planning & Deployment
- IFTA/IRP Credentialing Integration & ePermitting
Program Reviews & Optimization
- Comprehensive MCSAP Program Audits
- Funding Utilization & Process Efficiency Improvements
- Corrective Action & Performance Tracking
Selected Achievements
- FMCSA-approved PP/TLDs resulting in multi-year High Priority grant funding
- Decreased MCSAP deobligations from 50% to under 2% through process modernization
- Achieved ITD Core Compliance in Vermont one year ahead of schedule
- Secured over $20 million in successful federal and state grant awards
- Reduced CMV-related fatalities in Vermont by 88%, including a 15-month crash-free period
- Completed Smart Roadside and Tire Anomaly System installation ahead of schedule and within budget
Representative Projects
Vermont PP/TLD Plan Development (2020 – 2025)
Scope:
Authored and updated Vermont’s PP/TLD plans to achieve FMCSA approval and maintain ITD Core and Expanded ITD status.
Role:
Project Manager — led stakeholder meetings, identified ITD needs and gaps, mapped interoperability, and drafted full PP/TLD submissions.
Outcome:
All plans approved by FMCSA for FFY 2023–2025; High Priority ITD grants awarded; Expanded ITD projects deployed statewide.
Impact:
Created a foundation for sustained funding and modernization of Vermont’s commercial vehicle safety systems.
Smart Roadside & Tire Anomaly System Deployment (2022 – 2025)
Scope: Authored and managed a $840,000 HP-ITD grant to design and install Vermont’s Smart Roadside and Tire Anomaly System on I-89.
Technologies Included: Automated USDOT and HAZMAT placard readers, overview imaging, tire pressure sensors, weight-in-motion scales, and CVIEW integration.
Role: Project Manager — oversaw budget, vendor RFP, project scheduling, interagency coordination, and final inspection.
Outcome: System completed and operational November 2024 — ahead of the planned Fall 2025 completion.
Impact: Improved roadside screening accuracy, 24/7 monitoring of high-risk carriers, and more efficient inspection selection.
ITD Core Compliance & Modernization Project (2020 – 2022)
Scope: Directed IT integration and system replacement for Vermont’s IRP, IFTA, and PRISM systems to meet FMCSA ITD Core requirements.
Role: Executive oversight in partnership with the State’s Director of Digital Services; managed vendor collaboration, interoperability, and deployment of a new SaaS-based CVIEW platform.
Outcome: Vermont achieved ITD Core Compliance in August 2021 — ahead of schedule — with full web-based credentialing and real-time roadside data access.
Impact: Streamlined credential verification, improved customer service, and enhanced safety record accuracy.
Maine PP/TLD Development and HP-ITD Grant Writing (2025 – Ongoing)
Scope: Partnered with the State of Maine to develop an updated PP/TLD and submit High Priority ITD grant applications.
Role: Technical advisor and author; facilitated stakeholder coordination, identified ITD project opportunities, and drafted compliant FMCSA submissions.
Outcome: Active engagement with state agencies and FMCSA reviewers to ensure early approval and accelerated project implementation timelines.
Rhode Island High Priority & eCVSP Projects (2025 – Ongoing)
Scope: Authored High Priority ITD and CMV grant applications and completed a full rewrite of Rhode Island’s three-year eCVSP.
Outcome: Multiple HP-ITD and HP-CMV grant awards; comprehensive eCVSP update aligning Rhode Island’s enforcement strategies and budget with FMCSA performance goals.
Impact: Established a sustainable foundation for program funding and future ITD modernization.
Program Development Impact
As former MCSAP Commanders, the EMS team successfully implemented:
- High Priority CMV Programs that reduced commercial motor vehicle fatalities by 88% in Vermont.
- Expanded ITD Systems that improved roadside efficiency through Smart Roadside technologies including plate readers, weight-in-motion sensors, and tire anomaly detection.
- Integrated Credentialing Systems allowing real-time roadside verification via CVIEW, IRP, and IFTA data sharing.
- In Vermont, Adam and Gene leveraged their grant writing and management expertise to grow the state’s average FMCSA federal grant awards to six times what they were when Adam first became Vermont’s MCSAP Commander.
These initiatives demonstrate EMS’s proven ability to design, fund, and deploy solutions that advance highway safety and federal compliance goals.
EMS combines the technical expertise of former enforcement commanders with the administrative insight of experienced FMCSA specialists. Our full-cycle management experience, from drafting plans to implementing technology, helps jurisdictions move efficiently from planning to measurable results.
We don’t just write the plan — we make sure it works.