US EditionATA Backs New Legislation to Fight Freight Fraud
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ATA backs new legislation to fight freight fraud
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is applauding Senator Todd Young (R-IN) for introducing legislation to reduce freight fraud and theft, strengthen regulatory oversight, prevent unlawful operations and enhance enforcement across the commercial motor carrier industry. “Over 90% of trucking fleets operate 10 trucks or fewer, and each one embodies the American Dream,” said Chris Spear, ATA president, CEO. “Motor carriers spend y…
Bill seeks to fight freight fraud tactics including double brokering and hostage loads within trucking industry
A U.S. Senator introduced legislation this week that would employ multiple measures to fight back against cargo theft and fraud within the trucking industry. On February 26, 2026, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) introduced the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability in Transport Act, or the SAFER Transport Act. Young says the bill would push back against organized cargo theft groups that use “increasingly sophisticated, fraudule…
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