49 U.S.C. § 14905: Penalties for violations of rules relating to loading and unloading motor vehicles

(a) Civil Penalties.—Whoever knowingly authorizes, consents to, or permits a violation of subsection (a) or (b) of section 14103 or who knowingly violates subsection (a) of such section is liable to the United States for a civil penalty of not more than $10,000 for each violation. (b) Criminal Penalties.—Whoever knowingly violates section 14103(b) of this title shall be fined under title 18 or imprisoned not more than 2 years, or both.