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Small carriers and members press Congress to act on freight fraud; lawmakers point to household goods consumer protection bill
2778687 · March 26, 2025
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Summary
Witnesses reported rising freight and broker fraud since the pandemic and urged passage of bills that would give FMCSA stronger enforcement tools and require brokers to maintain verifiable contact information.
At the House subcommittee hearing, witnesses described a surge in freight fraud and identity theft affecting brokers, carriers and drivers and urged Congress to provide FMCSA with stronger enforcement tools and clearer disclosure requirements.
Mr. Pew and other witnesses cited incidents where broker or carrier identities were stolen, loads were tendered…
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