Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act

Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act

This bill establishes a standard of care for the selection of brokers and other entities that contract with motor carriers for the shipment of goods or household goods. A broker is a person, other than a motor carrier or an employee or agent of a motor carrier, that as a principal or agent sells, offers for sale, negotiates for, or holds itself out by solicitation, advertisement, or otherwise as selling, providing, or arranging for, transportation by motor carrier for compensation.

Specifically, the bill requires such entities to verify that a transporting motor carrier (1) is properly registered with the Department of Transportation (DOT); (2) has obtained the minimum required insurance coverage; and (3) is not determined unfit to safely operate commercial motor vehicles, or otherwise ordered to discontinue operations by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration or a state.

DOT must prescribe by regulation a process for revoking the registration of an owner or operator determined unfit to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle.

Bill 118 hr 915, also known as the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national standard for motor carriers to use when selecting drivers for employment.

The bill aims to improve safety on the roads by ensuring that motor carriers only hire drivers who meet certain qualifications and have a history of safe driving. This includes requiring motor carriers to conduct thorough background checks on potential drivers, including checking their driving records, criminal history, and drug and alcohol testing results.

Additionally, the bill would require motor carriers to provide training to their drivers on safety regulations and best practices. This training would cover topics such as hours of service regulations, vehicle maintenance, and defensive driving techniques. Overall, the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act seeks to enhance safety on the roads by ensuring that only qualified and responsible drivers are hired by motor carriers. This bill is currently under review in Congress and has the potential to have a significant impact on the trucking industry and road safety in the United States.