Newly introduced legislation would eliminate restrictions on truck drivers under 21 that prohibit them from moving cargo into and out of congested container ports.
The Supplying America Needs Truckers Aged 18 Act — or Santa 18 Act – aims to maximize the labor force during the current peak shipping season, according to U.S. Rep. Brian Mast, R-Florida, the bill’s sponsor. The bill, introduced Thursday, currently has 19 co-sponsors, all Republicans.
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