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FMCSA proposes interstate pilot program for 18-20-year-olds

Discussion in 'Other News' started by Rocks, Sep 5, 2020.

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  1. Sep 5, 2020 #1
    Rocks

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    Article from "Truckers News"
    By Truckers News Staff

    "Hot on the heels of seeking comments on a proposed pilot program to provide more flexibility in drivers’ hours of service, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Friday, Sept. 4, announced it’s proposing and seeking public comment on another new pilot program to allow drivers aged 18, 19, and 20 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce.

    FMCSA is conducting a pilot program that allows 18-20-year-olds with military driving experience to operate in interstate commerce. The agency floated the idea last year and collected industry feedback on potentially proposing a second pilot program that allows non-military experienced drivers to drive trucks across state lines."

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    To view this Federal Register Notice and learn more about the proposed pilot program, visit: Proposed Pilot Program to Allow Persons Ages 18, 19, and 20 to Operate Commercial Motor Vehicles in Interstate Commerce | FMCSA. "

    To read more....
     
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  3. Sep 5, 2020 #2
    JC1971

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    It's all about maximizing the number of drivers to keep wages low.
     
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  4. Sep 5, 2020 #3
    Rocks

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    Absolutely... we have been in the path to become another 3rd world country...
     
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    D.Tibbitt

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    It is a great idea.
     
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  7. Sep 5, 2020 #5
    RDBG

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    If you're 18-20 and already out of the military smart money says you've either got some serious issues going on, you're a proven shytebag or both.
     
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    JC1971

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    That's what I was thinking, "How does an 18 to 20-year-old have military experience?" Maybe National Guard that only has to be home once per month?
     
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    Enlist at 17 yrs. old. for 15 mos. or 24 mos. enlistment.
    • Air Force Two-Year Enlistment Option
      https://www.thebalancecareers.com/air-force...
      Apr 12, 2019 · 1 – After basic training, the individuals in the National Call to Service program must serve in a job specialty designated by the Department of Defense as a critical needs billet for 15 months.
    • 2 – After this 15 month period, they must serve their additional time or they can go into the Reserves in active status for 24 months.
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      Apr 05, 2019 · Following successful completion of active duty obligation, Sailors may re-enlist for additional active duty or transfer to the selected reserve for a 24-month obligation. Upon completion of service obligation, Sailors may remain in the selected reserve or transfer to the individual ready reserve for the remainder of an eight-year national ...
     
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  10. Sep 6, 2020 #8
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    When I got my CDL is South Dakota when I was 19 for the life of me I couldn’t figure out why I was allowed to drive all over the state but couldn’t cross an imaginary line on the ground. After about a month the guy I was working for had me running to Mankato MN and bringing feed back west and then I started hauling cattle south down into KS. It was weird. The truck drove just the same and didn’t self destruct when I crossed those imaginary lines.
     
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  11. Sep 7, 2020 #8
    kemosabi49

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    Some 18 yr old.s are responsible and mature enough and many more aren't. The ATA has been pushing for this for years as a way to get new meat in the seats while paying crap wages.
     
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    Wasted Thyme

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    Said it in the duplicate thread already...

    Makes no difference. 18 year old intrastate driving in CA can do just as many miles as a 21 driving interstate.

    I'd also like to see vocational high school start training on it. Imagine the quality of the driver who is learning for a whole school year.
     
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    Just think of how many potential good drivers the industry is missing out on? An 18 year old with their #### together isn't going to sit around for 3 years, waiting to drive a truck. They're going off to trade school or college.
     
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