Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act

The Motor Carrier Safety Screening Modernization Act (H.R. 3356) updates the federal safety screening process for commercial truck and bus drivers. Currently, trucking companies are only permitted to access a driver’s official crash and safety violation history during the initial hiring process. This bill would expand that access, allowing employers to review a driver’s safety record at any time during their active employment.

For the general public, this legislation is intended to improve road safety by ensuring that motor carriers can continuously monitor the performance of their drivers. By providing companies with up-to-date information on serious safety violations or accidents, the bill aims to help employers identify and address potential safety risks more quickly. This change seeks to keep more informed, accountable drivers behind the wheel of large commercial vehicles on public highways.