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.
June 9, 2017Government
House 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.
June 28, 2017Government
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, 2017Government, Business
FMCSA 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.
March 15, 2016Business
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, 2015Business
Obama Signs Military CDL Act Into Law
President Obama signed the Military Commercial Driver’s License Act of 2012 into law, which allows states to more easily issue commercial driver licenses to members of the armed forces.
October 23, 2012Business
DOD Says Outsourcing Its Freight Management has Produced a Drop in Transportation Costs
Recent moves by the U.S. Department of Defense to outsource management of freight shipments and put in place a system for handling personal property of military service members appear to be paying off by reducing transportation costs, although some trucking industry officials continue to raise questions about the effectiveness and long-term savings of both programs.
February 21, 2011