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New Carrier Selection Rules: Enhanced Safety for Goods Transport

This act establishes clear rules for businesses and individuals hiring carriers to transport goods, ensuring they select safe operators. It aims to improve road safety and protect consumers sending or receiving goods by requiring carriers to meet basic safety and insurance standards.
Key points
Companies hiring carriers must verify that the carrier is registered, has required insurance, and has not been deemed unfit to operate safely.
These rules aim to reduce the risk of accidents and delivery issues by ensuring carriers meet specific safety standards.
The act mandates the government to create a process for revoking the registration of carriers who fail to meet safety standards.
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Print number: 117_HR_3042
Sponsor: Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8]
Process start date: 2021-05-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Companies hiring carriers must verify that the carrier is registered, has required insurance, and has not been deemed unfit to operate safely.
  • These rules aim to reduce the risk of accidents and delivery issues by ensuring carriers meet specific safety standards.
  • The act mandates the government to create a process for revoking the registration of carriers who fail to meet safety standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Gallagher, Mike [R-WI-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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