NY A06989

Requires companies that contract with motor carriers to conduct thorough vetting to ensure carriers possess valid FMCSA safety ratings and comply with federal and state safety regulations

Mandates vetting assessments include evaluation of motor carriers' safety management controls, driver monitoring systems (DMS), and fatigue management programs

Requires motor carriers to provide prospective contracting companies with documentation of safety policies, compliance records, and corrective actions taken for safety deficiencies

Obligates motor carriers to submit annual reports to contracting companies detailing FMCSA safety ratings, incident and crash records, and updates to driver monitoring systems

Establishes liability for companies that fail to conduct required vetting or knowingly engage non-compliant carriers, with potential penalties including fines and suspension of operating privileges

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authority for immediate rulemaking to implement requirements