Most states allow individuals to obtain a commercial driver's license at age 18, but they still can't move goods from state to state until they are 21.
FMCSA to establish a pilot program that would allow employers to establish an apprenticeship program for certain drivers between the ages of 18 and 21.
While several agencies, including American Trucking Associations — the largest national trade association for the industry — and the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, support the FMCSA proposal, it did face opposition. No more than 3,000 apprentices will participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program at any one time and FMCSA must also meet other standards with the program and apprentices. on Friday that he has made keeping trucks on the roads, which includes recruiting new drivers, a top priority.
About 72% of goods transported in the U.S. are carried by truckers, and the U.S. needs another 80,000 truckers. to help strengthen the trucking industry and hire more drivers.
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