Breaking News: FMCSA proposes under-21 driver pilot program

Breaking News

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) wants public comment on a pilot program allowing drivers ages 18-20 to haul interstate commercial freight.

Most states and the District of Columbia already allow 18- to 20-year-old commercial driver’s license holders to operate trucks within the state.

“This action will allow the Agency to carefully examine the safety, feasibility and possible economic benefits of allowing 18- to 20-year-old drivers to operate in interstate commerce,” said...

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Carrier safety ratings to continue despite COVID-19 constraints

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) determined it will continue to conduct compliance reviews and assign safety ratings even if inspectors do not visit the carrier’s place of business as required by current regulations.

In guidelines issued May 19, the agency said that due to COVID-19 risks, it will be “leveraging all available technology to access information and records” to limit potential exposure to drivers, employers, and safety investigators during compliance review...

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