U.S. Rep. Gerry Connolly

House lawmakers are trying to rein in fatal crashes involving long-haul truckers who contract with the U.S. Postal Service.

Trucking companies contracting with the U.S. Postal Service will face new reporting requirements and penalties if a bill passed by the House is approved by the Senate.

A new audit of trucking contractors for the U.S. Postal Service recommends reforms for verifying safe drivers and triggers a call for new regulations.