More than 150 organizations with ties to the supply chain are calling on Congress to pass the Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, which would eliminate redundant fees and background checks for transportation workers such as TWIC and Hazmat Endorsements.
Bill Would Set Carrier Selection Standards for Brokers
A Senate bill aims to put in place a national “safety fitness” standard for shippers and brokers to use in selecting motor carriers, providing a standard in face of negligent-hiring claims.