Senate Bill 4722
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2020
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Sep 24, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
4722
Congress
116
Policy Area
Transportation and Public Works
Transportation and Public Works
Primary focus of measure is all aspects of transportation modes and conveyances, including funding and safety matters; Coast Guard; infrastructure development; travel and tourism. Measures concerning water resources and navigation projects may fall under Water Resources Development policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Transportation and Logistics Hiring Reform Act of 2020
This bill establishes a standard of care for the selection of motor carriers by specified entities (e.g., shippers, brokers, freight carriers).
Before tendering a shipment, but not more than 45 days before the pickup of a shipment by the hired motor carrier, an entity shall verify that the carrier
- is registered with and authorized by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to operate as a motor carrier,
- does not have an unsatisfactory safety fitness rating, and
- has not otherwise been ordered to discontinue operations by the FMCSA.
In any civil action in federal or state court for damages in which it is asserted or alleged that an entity acted negligently in the selection or retention of a motor carrier, such entity shall be considered to have acted reasonably and prudently in the selection if it establishes that it verified information relating to the motor carrier through the FMCS.
September 24, 2020
09/24/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
09/24/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:44:41 PM