New Penalties for Freight Brokers Using Unsafe Trucking Companies.
This bill aims to enhance road safety by imposing civil penalties on freight brokers who contract with transportation companies having poor safety records (three or more DOT violations within five years). The penalties, equal to 10% of the contract value, will fund road safety infrastructure improvements. Furthermore, the FMCSA can investigate brokers following fatal crashes and impose stricter operating requirements if egregious safety disregard is found.
Key points
Establishes a civil penalty for freight brokers contracting with carriers that have accumulated three or more Department of Transportation (DOT) safety violations in the preceding five years.
The penalty is 10% of the contracted cargo value and funds highway safety projects aimed at increasing roadway safety.
Allows the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to investigate brokers after fatal crashes and impose additional safety requirements if the broker showed egregious disregard for safety.
Status:
Introduced
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