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Mar 3, 2015

TRUCKING SAFETY RATING * USA: House revives bill to set standards for hiring trucking companies

* DC - A call for a national motor carrier hiring standard

-- Companies tendering freight to U.S. truckers would have to check the carriers' federal registration, insurance levels and safety rating before using them under a bill introduced in Congress this week. The bill would create a “national hiring standard” and clarify the legal responsibility of U.S. brokers, third-party logistics operators and shippers, its supporters claim... The bill would require that before hiring a trucking firm, shippers, brokers, forwarders and receivers ensure that carrier is properly registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, has obtained the minimum insurance required by the FMCSA and has not been given an “unsatisfactory” safety fitness rating... The bill only requires customers ensure a carrier doesn't have an unsatisfactory safey rating. The legislation doesn't address what could or should be done if a carrier has neither a safety fitness rating nor CSA scores. That’s the case with the majority of U.S.A. trucking companies, according to several sources, including QualifiedCarriers.com. ... Those carriers may find themselves at a disadvantage if shippers and third parties decide they can’t risk using unrated trucking companies... (Photo: Associated Towing fleet of new Mack Super Liner heavy salvage tow truck) - Washington, DC, USA -J.O.C., by William B. Cassidy - Feb 28, 2015

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