House committee passes anti-freight fraud bill
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee on Wednesday approved two pieces of legislation related to trucking safety.
One bill, the Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act, aims to combat freight fraud by clarifying the authority of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to assess civil penalties for violations of laws and regulations. It also requires that brokers, freight forwarders, and carriers provide a valid business address to FMCSA in order to register for authority.
