Congressman Taylor Champions Legislation to Codify CDL Fraud Tipline
WASHINGTON, DC – Representative Dave Taylor (OH-02) demonstrated his leadership in highway safety through the introduction of his CDL Fraud Tipline Act. This bill would codify the Commercial Driver’s License Fraud Tipline within the Department of Homeland Security. By dialing (866) 347-2423, Americans can report suspected CDL fraud to help prevent unqualified drivers from endangering drivers and causing fatal crashes on the road.
Representatives Harriet Hageman (WY-AL), Jefferson Shreve (IN-06), Mike Bost (IL-12), Pat Harrigan (NC-10), Randy Weber (TX-14), Mary Miller (IL-15), Buddy Carter (GA-01), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Eli Crane (AZ-02), and Greg Steube (FL-17) joined Congressman Taylor in introducing this bill.
“American families deserve to know that they’re sharing the road with CDL drivers who are properly trained, vetted, and equipped to operate heavy commercial vehicles in a way that keeps everyone safe,” said Congressman Taylor. “President Trump and the Department of Homeland Security have taken decisive action by launching the CDL Fraud Tipline, and I’m proud to lead the effort to make it permanent to ensure our highways are safe for generations to come.
“Dangerous drivers anywhere threaten families everywhere. While the Trump administration embraces a whole-of-government approach to rid our highways of unqualified drivers, we need all hands on deck to crack down on bad actors. The CDL fraud tipline gives every American an avenue to say something when they see something,” said Congresswoman Hageman.
"Drivers operating with fraudulent CDLs pose a serious threat to public safety, and Republicans recognize that everyday Americans have a critical role in stopping this danger. Congress must make this tipline permanent so citizens can report suspected CDL fraud directly to law enforcement before more innocent lives are lost," said Congresswoman Miller.
"American Truckers United proudly supports Congressman Taylor's bill to codify the Department of Homeland Security's CDL fraud tip line. Fraudulent and unlawfully issued CDLs put unqualified drivers behind the wheel of 80,000-pound trucks and cost American truckers their livelihoods. The drivers and small carriers on the road every day are often the first to see it, and this bill makes sure they always have a permanent place to report it. We thank Congressman Taylor for standing up for American truckers and the motoring public,” said Executive Director Shannon Everett of American Truckers United.
The CDL Fraud Tipline Act would codify the Commercial Driver’s License Fraud Tipline within the Department of Homeland Security. Specifically, this bill would:
- Codify the email address, submission form, and any other requirements to submit and maintain the hotline
- Require the Department of Homeland Security to submit a report to Congress annually that includes the number of tips the hotline received and the number of fraudulently issued CDLs reported by each state
American Truckers United is a supporting organization of this bill.
The CDL Fraud Tipline Act is available here.
Editor’s note regarding Congressman Taylor:
Congressman Dave Taylor represents Ohio’s Second Congressional District, which includes Clermont, Clinton, Pike, Adams, Brown, Highland, Ross, Scioto, Pickaway, Hocking, Vinton, Jackson, Lawrence, Gallia, and Meigs counties, as well as part of Fayette County. Taylor serves on the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure and the House Agriculture Committee. Prior to serving in Congress, Taylor worked as an assistant prosecutor for Clermont County before joining his family’s concrete business, where he ultimately served as President. Please visit taylor.house.gov for more information.
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