Trucking Security and CCP Disclosure Act of 2026

Rules for truckers hauling DoD freight

If enacted, trucking companies that haul freight for the Department of Defense would generally have to be on a new Secure Defense Freight Carrier Registry. The registry must be made within 1 year, and starting 1 year after enactment carriers not on the registry generally could not bid on or do DoD freight work. To join, carriers would need valid FMCSA authority, meet DoD carrier standards, pass enhanced security vetting for ownership or ties to listed foreign adversaries, verify drivers and staff meet security standards like TWIC, and undergo revetting at least every 2 years. Separately, covered carriers would have to give a certification (effective upon award or performance) that they are not owned, controlled by, or in significant business relationships with companies on the DoD list; primes must flow that certification to subcontractors and owner-operators and keep records for at least 5 years. Knowingly false certifications could lead to suspension or debarment and penalties under 18 U.S.C. 1001. The Secretary of Defense would have 180 days to issue implementing regulations and must coordinate the registry with existing DoD carrier approval systems. The Secretary of Defense may grant waivers for exigent circumstances.