Tag: commercial drivers license

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FMCSA officially adopts rules requiring background checks for hazmat CDL endorsement

The finalization of these interim final rules has no bearing on current drivers or carriers, as the rules have been in place since 2003 and 2005, respectively. The rules require drivers to undergo a TSA background check or hold a TWIC in order to receive a hazmat endorsement on their CDL.

September 30, 2019

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Comment period for FMCSA pilot program for under-21 interstate truckers ends next week

Drivers and interested parties can now comment on the proposal through Aug. 14. The proposal would expand the current under-21 program for military-trained drivers to drivers under the age of 21 that were not trained to drive trucks in the military.

August 9, 2019

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Comment period opens for proposed CDL knowledge test change

The rule, if made final, would not require states to offer CDL knowledge tests to out-of-state drivers, but it would give states the option to offer the tests, then transmit the results to the driver’s home state, which would then be required to accept the results.

July 29, 2019

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Massachusetts governor looks to tighten state’s CDL standards

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker filed a bill with the state legislature to tighten standards for CDL drivers in the wake of a June crash involving a Massachusetts CDL holder that killed seven motorcyclists in New Hampshire.

July 25, 2019

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Drivers convicted of human trafficking to receive lifetime CDL ban

Following President Trump’s signature of the No Human Trafficking on Our Roads Act, FMCSA’s new rule will prohibit an individual from operating a commercial vehicle for life if that person uses a commercial vehicle in committing a felony involving severe human trafficking.

July 16, 2019

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FMCSA opens comment period for proposed CDL testing changes

FMCSA proposed to allow third-party CDL trainers to administer the CDL skills test to applicants trained by the third-party tester. Comments will be accepted through Sept. 9.

July 9, 2019

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Alabama lawmakers lower intrastate driving age from 21 to 18

Before the passing of the bill, Alabama was one of only two states (the other being Hawaii) to require drivers to be 21 to obtain a commercial driver’s license to drive intrastate. Truckers under the age of 21 will still be restricted from hauling hazmat and/or oversized loads.

May 16, 2019

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Rule change eases process for drivers upgrading from Class B to Class A CDL

The new rulemaking adds an optional theory instruction upgrade curriculum for those upgrading from a Class B to a Class A that removes eight instructional units involving “non-driving activities.” FMCSA says these units are nearly identical to instructional units in the Class B CDL curriculum.

March 5, 2019

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CDL skills testing delays can be reduced with third-party testers, group says

A study released by the Commercial Vehicle Training Association shows states with the most significant delays in skill testing were those with state-run testing centers only. States with third-party testing centers that conduct skills tests in lieu of or in conjunction with state-run testing centers have fewer delays.

January 18, 2019

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FMCSA to allow states to issue one-year commercial learner’s permits

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will soon allow states to issue commercial learner’s permits for up to one year instead of the current six-month limit with the option to renew the permit for another six months.

December 20, 2018

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Wisconsin announces ‘even exchange’ CDL program for certain military vets

The state of Wisconsin announced that certain military personnel will be able to exchange their military CDL and obtain a civilian CDL. More on Overdrive.

October 9, 2018

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States given option to waive CDL knowledge test for certain military members

When the final FMCSA rules goes into effect on Nov. 28, 2018, states will be able to waive the CDL knowledge and skills test for certain military members.

September 27, 2018