SAFER Transport Act would require prosecution of fraudsters, ban felons from freight
A proposal called the SAFER Transport Act is being framed around two main ideas: requiring the prosecution of fraud in the transportation space and blocking felons from participating in freight.
Based on the information provided, the measure would aim to put clearer enforcement expectations on cases involving fraud, and it would add restrictions tied to felony convictions for people working in freight.
For working drivers, legislation like this matters because fraud and bad actors can ripple through the supply chain and create real-world problems at the truck level. When the industry deals with fraudulent activity, it can complicate dispatch, pickup and delivery, and payment processes, and it can increase the time and risk involved in getting loads moved.
No additional details were provided on what specific offenses would be covered, how “felon” would be defined for purposes of the ban, how far back convictions would be considered, which roles in freight would be included, or which agencies would be responsible for enforcement and prosecution.