Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act
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Overview
The Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act aims to improve the regulation and oversight of the interstate transportation of household goods. It strengthens the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) ability to assess civil penalties for violations by motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders. The bill also requires these entities to designate a principal place of business, disclose ownership relationships, and allows states to use grant funds to enforce related regulations. Finally, it clarifies that states can retain fines collected from enforcement actions.
Key provisions
- FMCSA can now assess civil penalties for violations related to household goods transportation.
- Motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders must designate a principal place of business.
- Entities must disclose any common ownership, management, control, or familial relationships with other carriers.
- States can use MCSAP grant funds to enforce household goods regulations.
- States retain collected fines from enforcement actions.
- Clarifies the definition of ‘principal place of business’ for registration purposes.
- Requires brokers and freight forwarders to disclose relevant relationships during registration.
- Allows the Secretary to withhold, suspend, amend, or revoke registrations for failure to meet certain requirements.
Who is affected
- Motor Carriers
- Brokers
- Freight Forwarders
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