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This bill, the CSA Reform Act, aims to establish a standard for the reasonableness of motor carriers when shipping goods or household goods. The key provisions of the bill are as follows: 1. It sets a selection standard for covered entities (such as shippers, brokers, and freight forwarders) to be considered reasonable and prudent in selecting a covered motor carrier if the entity verifies that the carrier is registered, has the required insurance coverage, and is not determined unfit to operate safely. This standard will sunset when a new regulation is issued. 2. It requires the Secretary of Transportation to update and revise regulations to include the new selection standard and to establish a process for revoking the registration of motor carriers deemed unfit to operate safely. 3. It authorizes the Secretary to establish a pilot program for conducting remote compliance reviews of motor carriers to assign them safety ratings, with participation being voluntary for eligible carriers and certain restrictions on carriers transporting hazardous materials or passengers. The bill also includes definitions of key terms and a savings clause to avoid preempting any state laws or regulations related to drayage.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/8513/all-info