CDL Pilot Program Proposed for Drivers Aged 18, 19, & 20

CDL Pilot Program for 18 - 20 Year Olds.pdf

On May 15, 2019 (85 FR 55928), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a Federal Register notice requesting public comments on a possible new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.  The May 2019 notice asked specific questions regarding training; qualifications; driving limitations; operational and participation requirements; insurance; research and data; and vehicle safety systems that should be considered in developing a second pilot program for younger drivers.  This notice addresses the comments received and proposes a pilot program to allow 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old drivers to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.  Comments must be received on or before November 9, 2020.