Trucking Industry Headlines: New Legislation Targets Supply Chain Crime, Medical Fraud, Speed Limiters, and English Proficiency
The trucking industry has found itself at the center of several legislative and regulatory shake-ups this month—each poised to impact drivers, companies, and the future of freight transportation in the U.S. From fighting organized crime to blocking controversial mandates, here’s a breakdown of the key developments shaking up the roadways. Freight Industry Backs Bill to Combat Cargo Theft & Supply Chain Crime In a powerful show of unity, the freight industry is throwing its weight behind the Combating Organized Retail Crime Act (CORCA)—a bipartisan bill designed to take on the alarming rise in cargo theft and supply chain fraud. According to the American Trucking Associations (ATA), theft-related crimes are costing the industry up to $35 billion annually, with the average value per theft now topping $200,000. Strategic theft has skyrocketed 1,500% since early 2021, fueled by cyber schemes, double-brokering, and fraudulent freight pickups. The bill proposes t...