Gov. Andrew Cuomo Makes Anti-Indemnification Law in New York - Transport Topics
New York's anti-indemnification law prohibits motor carriers from requiring owner-operators to indemnify them for losses caused by the carrier's own negligence. This shifts liability risk and may require contract revisions.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 12, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Motor carriers and owner-operators operating in or contracting with New York entities should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; law is in effect as of signing date (November 2020).. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New York law now voids any provision in a motor carrier transportation contract that requires an owner-operator to indemnify the carrier for losses caused by the carrier's own negligence or intentional acts.
Who it affects
Motor carriers and owner-operators operating in or contracting with New York entities
What you must do
Review and revise existing contracts with owner-operators to remove any indemnification clauses that violate the new law. Ensure new contracts comply.
Deadline
Immediately; law is in effect as of signing date (November 2020).
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