HR 7457
Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act, establishes a new standard of care for businesses that hire motor carriers to transport goods. These ‘covered entities,’ including brokers and freight forwarders, must verify that the motor carrier they choose is properly registered with the Department of Transportation, has sufficient insurance, and isn’t deemed unfit to operate commercial vehicles. The Department of Transportation will then create regulations outlining a process for revoking registration if a carrier is found to be unsafe. This aims to improve safety in the trucking industry by ensuring carriers meet minimum standards before being contracted.
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Primary sponsor
Bob Gibbs
Cosponsors
Ben McAdams
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