New trucking industry program for reservists and veterans

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{"text":"WASHINGTON, DC. (WSET) -- The US Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced today it is accepting applications for a pilot program to permit 18-20 year olds who possess the US military equivalent of a commercial driver's license (CDL) to operate large trucks in interstate commerce.\n\n\n\"This program will help our country's Veterans and Reservists transition into good-paying jobs while addressing the shortage of truck drivers in our country,\" said US Transportation Secretary Elaine L. Chao.\n\n\nThe pilot program will allow a limited number of individuals between the ages of 18 and 20 to operate large trucks in interstate commerce—provided they possess the military equivalent of a CDL and are sponsored by a participating trucking company. During the pilot program, which is Slated to run for up to three years, the safety records of these drivers will be compared to the records of a control group of drivers.\n\n\nRead more: https://wset.com/news/nation-world/new-trucking-industry-program-for-reservists-and-veterans ","videos":"[]","link":"{}","pics":"[]","canComment":true}