Bill targets fraud and theft in freight trucking industry

What does this do?

This bill creates new rules to reduce fraud and theft in the freight trucking industry. It phases out a separate trucking ID number over five years so all truckers, brokers, and forwarders use one government ID, and it makes submitting false information to get trucking authority a federal crime punishable by up to five years in prison. It also bans foreign-based trucking companies and unauthorized workers from hauling cargo entirely within the United States.

Who does it affect?

These rules affect trucking companies, freight brokers, cargo shippers, and commercial driver's license applicants. Foreign dispatch services, federal agencies, and state licensing offices are also affected.

Why does it matter?

People convicted of serious crimes like theft, trafficking, or smuggling could lose or be denied their trucking registration. States would be required to check that non-citizen applicants for commercial driver's licenses are legally authorized to work in the U.S. before issuing a license.

Where does it stand?