FMCSA Seeks Final Round of Comments on Military-Driver Pilot Program
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking a final round of comments on its plan to soon begin a three-year pilot program to compare the safety records of current or former military heavy truck drivers younger than 21 with a control group of current interstate drivers from 21 to 24 years old.
DOT to Launch Pilot Program for Former Military Veteran Drivers Ages 18-20
Federal regulators July 3 announced plans to permit 18-20 year-olds with the U.S. military equivalent of a commercial driver license to operate large trucks in interstate commerce in a pilot program that will monitor their driving safety records.
N.C. School's Driver Training Program Offers Military a Career Path
Members of the military who earn a commercial driver license increase their chances of finding employment once they leave the service, Billy Erskine, director of the North Carolina Truck Driver Training School, told Transport Topics recently.
Army Tests Autonomous Truck Driving Systems
U.S. Army trucks using an autonomous driving system from Lockheed Martin logged more than 55,000 testing miles during a simulated warfare experiment program held at Fort Leonard Wood, Mo., and Fort Bliss, Texas, according to Lockheed Martin.
December 4, 2017Navy Reserves Veteran to Drive Schneider Truck in Ride of Pride
Schneider, for the seventh year in a row, has been chosen by Freightliner to receive the 2017 edition of Ride of Pride, a truck series that honors past and present members of the U.S. military.
July 3, 2017House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs
Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.
FMCSA Announces Pair of Proposals to Help the Military and Driver Shortage
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration on June 9 announced two proposed rules, one that would allow states to issue a commercial learner permit for up to one year, and the other a waiver that would help ease the transition for members of the military to become commercial truck and bus drivers.
Legislation Advances to Ease Process for Military Personnel to Obtain Commercial Driver Licenses
Legislation that would facilitate access for military personnel to obtain commercial driver licenses was easily advance by a House panel in May.
June 2, 2017FMCSA Proposed Rule Would Ease Transition of Military Truck Drivers to Civilian Employment
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will issue a proposed rule to amend commercial driver license regulations that would ease the transition of military personnel into civilian careers in the truck and bus industry.
Truck Delays at Military Bases Concern Industry Executives
Truck drivers servicing U.S. military installations are increasingly being required to undergo additional lengthy background and security checks before gaining entry, extensively delaying deliveries and pickups, industry executives have said.
June 1, 2015