H.R. 7924: Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026

This bill, titled the Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026, aims to enhance the security of freight transportation for the Department of Defense (DoD). Here are the key components of the bill:

Certification Requirement for Motor Carriers

The bill requires any motor carrier that wishes to transport DoD freight to provide a certification that verifies the following:

• The carrier is not owned or controlled by any entity on the list of Chinese military companies.
• The carrier will ensure that any subcontractors or owner-operators they engage will also provide the same certification.

This requirement applies to prime contractors, subcontractors, and owner-operators at all levels involved in the transportation of DoD freight.

Recordkeeping and Penalties

Carriers must maintain records of these certifications for at least five years. If a carrier knowingly provides false information in their certification, they may face suspension, debarment from future DoD contracts, and civil penalties.

Implementation Timeline

The Secretary of Defense is responsible for developing regulations to implement these requirements within 180 days after the bill becomes law.

National Security Registry for Motor Carriers

The bill also establishes a Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry to maintain a list of approved motor carriers eligible to transport DoD freight. The registry will be set up within one year of the bill's enactment.

Eligibility and Approval Process

To be included in the registry, motor carriers must meet several criteria, including:

• Holding valid operating authority from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
• Meeting Department of Defense carrier qualification standards.
• Undergoing enhanced security vetting to ensure they do not have ties to entities on a designated list of adversaries.
• Submitting to periodic revetting every two years.

The Secretary of Defense will streamline the application process for inclusion in the registry, ensuring coordination with existing approval systems.

Use of Registry

Starting one year after the bill's enactment, only motor carriers listed in the registry may bid on or perform contracts for DoD freight transportation. However, waivers may be granted in case of urgent needs by the Secretary of Defense.

Clerical Amendments

The bill also includes clerical changes to the United States Code to reflect the new provisions related to the Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry.

Relevant Companies

• ODFL (Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc.): A major freight carrier that could be impacted as they will need to comply with new certification requirements.
• XPO (XPO Logistics, Inc.): A logistics provider that will need to establish new processes for their operations in line with the regulations introduced by the bill.