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Bill101th CongressFiled Apr 18, 1989Transportation and Public Works
S. 819

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1989

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Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule regarding Federal motor carrier safety regulations to: (1) establish a public information system that periodically updates the safety ratings of motor carriers which have received unsatisfactory safety ratings; (2) provide a rating reassessment within nine months after receipt of a motor carrier's written request to have an unsatisfactory rating reassessed; and (3) prohibit the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles by motor carriers who have received unsatisfactory safety ratings.

Requires the Secretary to submit operational guidelines to the Congress with specific criteria for determining civil penalties for motor carrier safety violations that pose imminent safety hazards. Requires reports not later than January 1, 1991, 1992, and 1993 to the Congress on enforcement actions.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose mandatory minimum criminal penalties for the unlawful distribution or possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a truck stop or safety rest area. Precludes the suspension of criminal sentences and denies probation for repeat offenders. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to establish specified sentencing guidelines for violations of this Act.

Amends the Truck and Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking proceeding regarding improved braking performance standards for commercial motor vehicles.

Classifies Department of Transportation safety inspectors at GS-12 of the General Schedule.

Sets a deadline within which the Secretary must establish procedures ensuring the timely correction of commercial motor carrier safety violations found in a nationwide random reinspection system. Directs the Secretary to establish operational procedures requiring highway safety personnel to initiate enforcement actions whenever certain motor carrier safety violations can be documented.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking proceeding for enhanced truck visibility.

What just happenedSep 20, 1990

See S.2393.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Exon, J. James [D-NE](D-NE)Sponsor
4 cosponsors2 D2 R
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  1. Sep 20, 1990CommitteeH19100

    See S.2393.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  2. Oct 6, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  3. Sep 18, 1989CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Surface Transportation.

    Surface Transportation Subcommittee
  4. Sep 14, 1989CommitteeH13000

    Unfavorable Executive Comment Received from DOT.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  5. Sep 6, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  6. Sep 6, 1989IntroReferralH11100

    Referred jointly to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
  7. Sep 6, 1989FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  8. Sep 6, 1989Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  9. Aug 3, 1989Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  10. Aug 3, 1989Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Voice Vote.

  11. Jul 27, 1989Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 178.

  12. Jul 27, 1989Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-91.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  13. Jul 27, 1989Committee14000

    Committee on Commerce. Reported to Senate by Senator Hollings with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. With written report No. 101-91.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  14. Jun 20, 1989Committee

    Committee on Commerce. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  15. Apr 19, 1989Committee

    Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held.

    Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  16. Apr 18, 1989Committee

    Subcommittee on Surface Transportation. Hearings held.

    Surface Transportation and Merchant Marine Subcommittee
  17. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce.

    Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee
  18. Apr 18, 1989IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Passed Senate amendedAug 3, 198935

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule regarding Federal motor carrier safety regulations to: (1) establish a public information system that periodically updates the safety ratings of motor carriers which have received unsatisfactory safety ratings; (2) provide a rating reassessment within nine months after receipt of a motor carrier's written request to have an unsatisfactory rating reassessed; and (3) prohibit the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles by motor carriers who have received unsatisfactory safety ratings.

Requires the Secretary to submit operational guidelines to the Congress with specific criteria for determining civil penalties for motor carrier safety violations that pose imminent safety hazards. Requires reports not later than January 1, 1991, 1992, and 1993 to the Congress on enforcement actions.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose mandatory minimum criminal penalties for the unlawful distribution or possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a truck stop or safety rest area. Precludes the suspension of criminal sentences and denies probation for repeat offenders. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to establish specified sentencing guidelines for violations of this Act.

Amends the Truck and Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking proceeding regarding improved braking performance standards for commercial motor vehicles.

Classifies Department of Transportation safety inspectors at GS-12 of the General Schedule.

Sets a deadline within which the Secretary must establish procedures ensuring the timely correction of commercial motor carrier safety violations found in a nationwide random reinspection system. Directs the Secretary to establish operational procedures requiring highway safety personnel to initiate enforcement actions whenever certain motor carrier safety violations can be documented.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking proceeding for enhanced truck visibility.

Reported to Senate with amendment(s)Jul 27, 198901

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule regarding Federal motor carrier safety regulations to: (1) establish a public information system that periodically updates the safety ratings of motor carriers which have received unsatisfactory safety ratings; (2) provide a rating reassessment within nine months after receipt of a motor carrier's written request to have an unsatisfactory rating reassessed; and (3) prohibit the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles by motor carriers who have received unsatisfactory safety ratings.

Requires the Secretary to submit operational guidelines to the Congress with specific criteria for determining civil penalties for motor carrier safety violations that pose imminent safety hazards. Requires reports not later than January 1, 1991, 1992, and 1993 to the Congress on enforcement actions.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose mandatory minimum criminal penalties for the unlawful distribution or possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a truck stop or safety rest area. Precludes the suspension of criminal sentences and denies probation for repeat offenders. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to establish specified sentencing guidelines for violations of this Act.

Amends the Truck and Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking proceeding regarding improved braking performance standards for commercial motor vehicles.

Classifies Department of Transportation safety inspectors at GS-12 of the General Schedule.

Sets a deadline within which the Secretary must establish procedures ensuring the timely correction of commercial motor carrier safety violations found in a nationwide random reinspection system. Directs the Secretary to establish operational procedures requiring highway safety personnel to initiate enforcement actions whenever certain motor carrier safety violations can be documented.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking proceeding for enhanced truck visibility.

Introduced in SenateApr 18, 198900

Motor Carrier Safety Act of 1989 - Requires the Secretary of Transportation to issue a final rule regarding Federal motor carrier safety regulations to: (1) establish a public information system that periodically updates the safety ratings of motor carriers which have received unsatisfactory safety ratings; (2) provide a rating reassessment within 12 months after receipt of a motor carrier's written request to have an unsatisfactory rating reassessed; and (3) prohibit the operation of certain commercial motor vehicles by motor carriers who have received unsatisfactory safety ratings.

Requires the Secretary to submit operational guidelines to the Congress with specific criteria for determining civil penalties for motor carrier safety violations that pose imminent safety hazards. Requires annual reports to the Congress on enforcement actions.

Amends the Controlled Substances Act to impose mandatory minimum criminal penalties for the unlawful distribution or possession of controlled substances within 1,000 feet of a truck stop. Precludes the suspension of criminal sentences and denies probation for repeat offenders. Directs the U.S. Sentencing Commission to establish specified sentencing guidelines for violations of this Act.

Amends the Truck and Bus Safety and Regulatory Reform Act of 1988 to direct the Secretary of Transportation to initiate a rulemaking proceeding regarding improved braking performance standards for commercial motor vehicles.

Classifies Department of Transportation safety inspectors at GS-12 of the General Schedule.

Sets a deadline within which the Secretary must establish procedures ensuring the timely correction of commercial motor carrier safety violations found in a nationwide random reinspection system. Directs the Secretary to establish operational procedures requiring highway safety personnel to initiate enforcement actions whenever certain motor carrier safety violations can be documented.

Directs the Secretary to initiate a rulemaking proceeding for enhanced truck visibility.