Federal CDL vetting bill awaits House floor vote
The measure passed a committee vote in March and needs final approval before the election. Trucking operators are being asked to urge their representatives to support the licensing changes.
A federal bill to tighten commercial driver license requirements is waiting for a full House vote. The legislation, known as Dalilah’s Law, would require stricter vetting and training before states issue CDLs.
The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved the measure on March 18 by a 35 to 26 vote. It now needs a floor vote before the election. If Congress does not act, the bill will not carry over to the next session.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is asking trucking companies and drivers to contact their lawmakers. The group wants the measure passed before the legislative calendar resets.
The bill focuses on preventing unqualified or undocumented individuals from obtaining commercial licenses. It would require states to issue a CDL only to trained and vetted applicants.
Source: Land Line — https://landline.media/ooida-seeks-help-hauling-dalilahs-law-across-finish-line/
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