FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations
motor-carrier · Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration · Published 2012-10-18 · Effective 2012-10-18 · 77 FR 64050
Document
Document number
2012-25678
Federal Register citation
77 FR 64050
CFR reference
49 CFR 365
Type
Rule
Action
Notice of enforcement policy.
Category
motor-carrier
Sub-agency
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Publication date
2012-10-18
Effective date
2012-10-18
DOT docket
Docket No. FMCSA-2012-0322
Abstract
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.