Broker Transparency Proposal Still Delayed
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposal on broker transparency has missed its target release date by nearly two months, extending a wait that trucking interests say has already lasted far longer than expected.
Proposal Remains Pending
FMCSA has yet to publish the proposed rule, leaving motor carriers and other industry stakeholders waiting for details on potential changes to broker transparency requirements.
The proposal is expected to address concerns involving the availability of information in brokered freight transactions. However, the agency has not released the text needed for the industry to review the proposed requirements and provide formal comments.
Trucking Industry Seeking Clarity
The missed target date adds to a longer period of uncertainty for truckers who have been seeking greater transparency in the broker-carrier relationship. Until the proposal is published, its scope, compliance obligations and potential impact on carriers and brokers remain unclear.
Once released, the proposal would move through the federal rulemaking process, including a public comment period. Any final requirements would depend on the agency’s review of submitted comments and subsequent action.
