Lets young adults under 21 drive commercial trucks across state lines through a new apprenticeship program.
This bill would let commercial drivers under 21 legally drive big trucks across state lines. Currently, federal rules generally stop them from doing this. It would create an apprenticeship program with strict training and supervision to allow this.
Today, federal rules generally stop commercial drivers under the age of 21 from driving big trucks across state lines. This means they can only drive within their home state, even if they have a commercial driver's license. If this bill passes, commercial drivers under 21 would be able to drive across state lines after completing a strict apprenticeship program, which includes 400 hours of on-duty training and specific vehicle safety features.
HR 5563 · 119th Congress · September 26, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10
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