Contact Congress about H.R. 7539: SAFE Act

Trucking businesses could face a tougher check before getting a new Department of Transportation number. The bill targets companies that change names or ownership links to avoid safety rules, penalties, insurance problems, or bad records.

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SAFE Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Latest action on H.R. 7539: Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects trucking, freight, broker, and related transportation businesses that apply for Department of Transportation numbers. Companies with past safety problems, shared owners, shared addresses, or insurance issues could face closer review. Lawful companies with complicated business ties could also need to explain those ties. Federal and state agencies would have to share more information and help run the new screening system.

Why this matters: Unsafe carriers can put people at risk if they avoid penalties by coming back under a new name. This bill tries to stop that at the registration stage, before a company gets a new Department of Transportation number. It could make enforcement faster and more consistent. It could also create delays or extra paperwork for lawful businesses that share owners, addresses, vehicles, or insurance history with other carriers.

Key provisions in H.R. 7539

• The Comptroller General must send Congress a detailed report on chameleon carriers within one year after the bill becomes law.
• The study must estimate how many chameleon carriers exist. It must also cover deaths, serious injuries, property damage, and trends since a 2012 Government Accountability Office report.
• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration must build, test, and start using an automated screening tool within one year after enactment. The tool would screen Department of Transportation number applications.
• The tool must look for signs that a new applicant is really tied to an old carrier. Those signs include shared owners, managers, assets, insurance, addresses, vehicles, and business operations.
• The tool must flag gaps in insurance coverage. It must also collect evidence that can help support a registration decision.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7539

What is H.R. 7539?

Trucking businesses could face a tougher check before getting a new Department of Transportation number. The bill targets companies that change names or ownership links to avoid safety rules, penalties, insurance problems, or bad records.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 7539?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 7539?

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