FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations, 77 Fed. Reg. 64050
Federal Register Title and Cite
FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations, 77 Fed. Reg. 64050 (Oct. 18, 2012)
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Federal Register Description/Summary
FMCSA provides notice of the Agency’s new policy concerning enforcement of its household goods (HHG) motor carrier and broker regulations. FMCSA may take enforcement action when a HHG motor carrier or broker knowingly and willfully fails, in violation of a contract, to deliver or unload at the destination a shipment of HHG for which charges have been estimated and for which payment has been tendered. A motor carrier or broker found holding a HHG shipment hostage may be subject to suspension of registration for a period of not less than 12 months to not more than 36 months
Regulatory Topic:
Operating Authority
Effective Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012
Issued Date: Thursday, October 18, 2012