SAFER Transport Act: Combating Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft
This act strengthens oversight of the trucking industry to prevent fraud and theft during the delivery of goods. It aims to protect consumers and businesses by ensuring that only legitimate, authorized carriers handle domestic freight and supply chains.
Key points
Phasing out MC numbers to establish a single, unified USDOT identification system for all motor carriers and brokers.
Authority to withhold or revoke registration for individuals convicted of transport-related felonies, including smuggling and fraud.
New requirements for states to verify work authorization for non-citizen commercial drivers and align license expiration with work permits.
Criminal penalties of up to 5 years in prison for submitting or using fraudulent certifications in registration systems.
Implementation of automated systems to flag suspicious activities, such as rapid changes to carrier information or duplicate business IDs.
Status:
Introduced
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