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New CBP Regs Call for Greater Diligence by Brokers in Reporting Security Breaches A new set of regulations by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) promises to make it easier for smaller customs brokers to operate on a national scale. But they also carry a sting.

The agency proposes regulations in five separate areas: Assets readily available, immediate suspension of broker/freight forwarder operating authority, surety or trust responsibilities in cases of broker/freight forwarder financial failure or insolvency, enforcement authority, and entities eligible to provide trust funds for form BMC-85 trust fund filings.

FMCSA proposes update to broker requirements FMCSA issued a notice proposing modifications to broker and freight forwarder financial responsibility requirements.

'Biesterfield contended that FMCSA – not individual shippers and brokers – should be tasked with setting “reasonable standards” when it comes to safety.'

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Court battle raises questions about broker liability C.H. Robinson has settled a lawsuit stemming from a 2016 crash. The suit raises some interesting questions over broker liability.

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Research to look into driving behavior around commercial motor vehicles Funded by an FMCSA grant, new research will look into the driving behaviors of motorists around commercial motor vehicles.