U.S. Congress - S.2910 Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act
S.2910 - Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act
A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers. view all titles (3)
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- Short: Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act as introduced.
- Official: A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent truckers for any fuel surcharges received from shippers that relate to fuel costs paid for by the truckers. as introduced.
- Short: TRUCC Act as introduced.
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4/24/2008--Introduced.Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act, or the TRUCC Act - Amends federal transportation law to require certain fuel costs disclosures and fuel costs reimbursements by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder providing or arranging truckload transpOfficial Summary
4/24/2008--Introduced.Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs Act, or the TRUCC Act - Amends federal transportation law to require certain fuel costs disclosures and fuel costs reimbursements by a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder providing or arranging truckload transportation or service using fuel for which it does not bear the cost. Requires such a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder to:
(1) reimburse persons (truckers) that do bear fuel costs for any such costs they have paid; and
(2) give such persons a written list that identifies any freight charge, brokerage fee or commission, fuel surcharge or adjustment, and any other charges. Prohibits any person from causing a motor carrier, broker, or freight forwarder to present false or misleading information on a document or in an oral representation about the actual rate, charge, or allowance to any party to the transaction or transportation.
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The bill, entitled âS. 2910 The Trust in Reliable Understanding of Consumer Costs (TRUCC) Act,â was introduced by Senators Olympia J. Snowe (R-Maine) and ...
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Heard on the Air: Keep on TRUCC-ing
In todayâs Listener Comment Line, Mark Reddig spoke about the TRUCC Act. The fuel surcharge legislation is listed in the Senate as S.2910. The House version is HR 5977. You can read OOIDAâs three National Call to Action notices ...
Heard on the Air: September 2008
TRUCC âMark Reddig spoke with OOIDAâs Rod Nofziger about the TRUCC Act. The fuel surcharge legislation is listed in the Senate as S.2910. The House version is HR 5977. You can read OOIDAâs three National Call to Action notices ...
"On the Road with the original florida kid" Week 44
Related Bills: HR5934, HR5997, S.2910 Latest Major Action: 5/6/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit. S.2910 Title: A bill to require brokers to disclose and pay independent ...
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