New Safety Standards for Hiring Commercial Trucking Companies.
This Act establishes a national standard for companies (shippers, brokers) hiring motor carriers to transport goods, aiming to boost road safety. These entities must now verify that the carrier is registered, fully insured, and has not been deemed unsafe to operate by federal authorities. This standardization helps ensure that only properly vetted and safe commercial vehicles are on the roads, benefiting all drivers.
Key points
Companies contracting for freight transport must verify the carrier's registration, minimum insurance, and fitness to operate safely before shipment.
Meeting this verification standard protects the hiring company from certain liability claims related to negligent selection of the carrier.
The Department of Transportation must create new rules, including a process for revoking the registration of trucking companies deemed unsafe.
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