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General Notice: FMCSA Policy on the Suspension of Operating Authority for Hostage Load Violations


Federal Register: 77FR 64050
Docket #: FMCSA-2012-0322
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49 CFR Part: 365, 371, 375
 
Publication Date: 10/18/2012
Effective Date: 10/18/2012

Action:

Notice of enforcement policy.

Summary:

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.
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Examples: RIN 2126-AA78, Exemption


 
 
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