Highway Launches Carrier Filter to Screen for Non-Domiciled or Limited Term CDL Drivers
Freight fraud mitigation and carrier identity company Highway has created an optional screening rule within its platform that alerts brokers when a carrier has a user with a non-domiciled or limited term government-issued ID.
The rule is in reponse to the FMCSA’s (Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association) “interim final rule” announced on Sept. 30 imposing stringent new requirements on the issuance and renewal of non-domiciled CDLs. The FMCSA stated that the rule “restores the integrity of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) issuance processes by significantly limiting the authority for SDLAs to issue and renew non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and CDLs to individuals domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction.
“Freight brokers are reporting an increase in theft carried out via legitimate motor carrier authorities. These thefts succeed because the authority checks out, the truck arrives, and the load is stolen after pickup,” said Michael Caney, Highway Chief Commercial Officer. “Highway has identified this pattern across onboarding signals, load-level identity activity, and corroborating customer data.”
“In response to broker demand, Highway created an optional screening rule that highlights specific carrier attributes that appear within these theft patterns,” continued Caney. “One category relates to non-domiciled and limited-term CDLs, an area where federal agencies have increased their enforcement and investigative attention.”
Highway’s screening rule was developed to help brokers identify potential risk patterns. It is not mandatory, and brokers can override the rule at any time based on trusted relationships and real-world experience.
As to potentially affected carriers, Highway advises that “if a broker notifies you that this rule was triggered, the best next step is to review your verified users, make sure all information is accurate, and communicate openly with your broker partners.”
On November 13, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit issued a stay pending review of the Sept. 30. FMCSA order, preventing the interim final rule from taking effect until further notice.
