3/27/07-The Senate unanimously approved a bill that is intended to curb unsafe trucking operations. It has been forwarded to the House for further consideration.
Currently, state law doesn't prohibit intrastate travel for motor carriers that have been deemed unfit or unsafe for interstate travel by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB332 would prohibit motor carriers from operating intrastate if the FMCSA has prohibited them from operating in interstate commerce because of safety concerns. It also would prohibit an employer from knowingly permitting a person to drive such a vehicle if the employer is subject to an out-of-service order affecting a driver or vehicle.
Violators to the proposed rules would face up to $2,000 fines and/or 180 days in jail.
The bill is in the House Law Enforcement Committee.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
3/7/07-The Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee unanimously approved a bill that is intended to curb unsafe trucking operations. Currently, state law doesn't prohibit intrastate travel for motor carriers that have been deemed unfit or unsafe for interstate travel by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB332 would prohibit motor carriers from operating intrastate if the FMCSA has prohibited them from operating in interstate commerce because of safety concerns. It also would prohibit an employer from knowingly permitting a person to drive such a vehicle if the employer is subject to an out-of-service order affecting a driver or vehicle.
Violators to the proposed rules would face up to $2,000 fines and/or 180 days in jail.
The bill has been forwarded to the Senate floor for further consideration.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
2/28/07-A bill in the Senate Transportation and Homeland Security Committee is intended to curb unsafe trucking operations. Currently, state law doesn't prohibit intrastate travel for motor carriers that have been deemed unfit or unsafe for interstate travel by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Sponsored by Sen. John Carona, R-Dallas, SB332 would prohibit motor carriers from operating intrastate if the FMCSA has prohibited them from operating in interstate commerce because of safety concerns. It also would prohibit an employer from knowingly permitting a person to drive such a vehicle if the employer is subject to an out-of-service order affecting a driver or vehicle.
Violators to the proposed rules would face up to $2,000 fines and/or 180 days in jail.
For bill status, call (512) 463-2182. In Texas, call 1-877-824-7038.
An identical House bill - HB1765 - is in the House Law Enforcement Committee.
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