Five bills recently advanced by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee would affect trucking, including truck parking and driver licensing. Two trucking groups have mixed responses.
One bill would allow drivers to have one background check cover all TSA programs, while another would streamline CDL testing processes. Also: FMCSA updates guidance on third-party CDL testing; Averitt donates to St. Jude; more.
U.S. Senators Cynthia Lummis (WY-R) and Mark Kelly of Arizona introduced a bipartisan bill Wednesday to help address supply chain shortages and increase the number of truck drivers transporting goods in the country. Their bill, the Licensing Individual Commercial Exam-takers Now Safely and Efficient
One bill would allow one background check to satisfy all TSA programs, including TWIC and HazMat Endorsements; another would ease CDL requirements. Also: TruckPark partners with hotel chain for driver discounts; Jerr-Dan turns 50.