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Tackling Freight Fraud: The Industry’s Push for Reform
Season 24, Ep. 10
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In this episode of Breakbulk News Podcast, Aida discusses the latest legislative push to tackle freight fraud, a growing issue impacting small trucking businesses. With strong industry support, the bipartisan Household Goods Shipping Consumer Protection Act empowers the FMCSA to penalize fraudulent actors and enforce stricter regulations on brokers and carriers. The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) applauds the bill’s progress, calling for swift action to safeguard the freight industry and protect consumers. Stay tuned as we explore the potential impact of this reform on the industry.
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