U.S. Congress - H.R.2357 Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011
H.R.2357 - Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011
To amend section 139 of title 49, United States Code, to increase the effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011 as introduced.
- Official: To amend section 139 of title 49, United States Code, to increase the effectiveness of Federal oversight of motor carriers, and for other purposes. as introduced.
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Official Summary
6/24/2011--Introduced.Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish procedures to screen annually its list of registered motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to: (1) ensure the lisOfficial Summary
6/24/2011--Introduced.Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011 - Directs the Administrator of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to establish procedures to screen annually its list of registered motor carriers, brokers, and freight forwarders to:(1) ensure the list accurately reflects only those entities with currently active operating authority; and
(2) show as inactive any motor carriers, brokers, or freight forwarders that are no longer active or in compliance with federal registration and security requirements. Requires the FMCSA Administrator to issue a distinctive registration number for each activity or service of a person (including motor carrier, freight forwarder, or broker) registered to provide one or more such activities or services. Requires a registrant to specify, in writing, the authority under which it is providing required services for each shipment for which it seeks compensation. Revises federal motor carrier registration requirements to prohibit a motor carrier from brokering transportation services unless registered as a broker. Revises and consolidates federal registration and security requirements for freight forwarders and brokers. Prohibits a person from acting as a freight forwarder or broker unless that person:
(1) holds a freight forwarder's permit or broker's license issued by the FMCSA; and
(2) furnishes a bond, insurance policy, or other type of security from a provider determined by the FMCSA Administrator to be adequate to insure financial responsibility of $100,000. Prohibits a person acting as a broker (other than a non-vessel-operating common carrier), or an ocean freight forwarder providing brokerage as part of an international through movement involving ocean transportation between the United States and a foreign port, from providing interstate brokerage services unless that person:
(1) is registered under and in compliance with this Act, and
(2) has satisfied financial security requirements. Prescribes civil penalties for violators of such requirements.
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Organizations Supporting H.R.2357
- Transportation Intermediaries Association
- Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association
- American Trucking Associations
- TranzAct Technologies
Organizations Opposing H.R.2357
- None via MapLight at this time.
Recent News Coverage
Senate passes transportation bill, sends to House
It failed to garner Congressional support twice before (S. 3483; 2010) & (H.R. 2357; 2011). But the assassination has now begun in the Senate… AIPBA prays enough Representatives will stand up to the Big Brokers and not let them sneak this job-killing ...
Fraud-Fighting Legislation Targets Unscrupulous Brokers, Carriers
The Act, HR 2357, would address issues of fraud that plague the marketplace. The bill was introduced by Congressmen Russ Carnahan (D-MO) and Frank Guinta (R-NH). The organizations felt that a united approach was required to correct problems with ...
National
...small brokers being put out of business leaving only mega brokers to rule the market. Quite the contrary, the provisions in H.R.2357 are appropriate to protect truckers, are not overly burdensome or costly for legitimate brokers and will make for a he
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... North American-Made Energy Security Act; 112 H.R.1971: Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2357: Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2483: Whistleblower Improvement ...
Members from 111th Congress Swing Through Revolving Door ...
... North American-Made Energy Security Act; 112 H.R.1971: Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2357: Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2483: Whistleblower Improvement ...
Members from 111th Congress Swing Through Revolving Door ...
... North American-Made Energy Security Act; 112 H.R.1971: Pharmacy Competition and Consumer Choice Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2357: Fighting Fraud in Transportation Act of 2011; 112 H.R.2483: Whistleblower Improvement ...
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