Enhanced FMCSA penalties

Section 521(b) of title 49, United States Code, is amended by adding the following: (16) Penalty for knowingly using an ineligible operator Any motor carrier who is determined by the Secretary, after notice and opportunity for a hearing, to have knowingly employed, or contracted with, an operator who is ineligible to operate a commercial motor vehicle under applicable Federal law shall be liable to the United States for a civil penalty of— (A) not less than $25,000 for each offense; or (B) if such knowing employment or contracting results in serious injury or death, not less than $100,000..