The Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act of 2024 establishes a national standard for how companies that hire trucking companies must select their carriers to avoid liability for negligent selection. Under the bill, shippers, brokers, freight forwarders, and other covered entities would be considered reasonable and prudent in their carrier selection if they verify within 45 days before shipment that a motor carrier is registered, has minimum required insurance, and is confirmed by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to meet all safety standards. The bill requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue new regulations within one year to update how the FMCSA determines whether motor carriers are safe and fit to operate, and the temporary selection standard expires once these new regulations take effect. Individual shippers are exempt from these requirements and need only show they contracted with a registered motor carrier. The legislation does not affect state laws related to drayage operations.
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