Topic
penalties
Logistics Rail & Road #staged crashes#trucking
Staged Truck Crashes Could Bring 20 Years in Federal Prison Under New Bill Introduced by Sen. Moody
Sen. Ashley Moody introduced the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act, which would make staged crashes with commercial motor vehicles a federal crime punishable by up to 20 years in prison. The bill also targets organizers and co-conspirators, with minimum 20-year sentences for serious injury or death. Industry groups including OOIDA and ATA support the measure, citing rising insurance premiums from fraud.
Jul 23, 2026 1 source
Logistics Ports & Customs #u.s.#maersk
Maersk Fined $1.9M by U.S. for Detention Charge Violations
Maersk has been fined $1.9 million by the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission for improper detention charges. The settlement requires Maersk to amend its tariff rules and provide refunds to affected parties.
May 30, 2026 1 source