Legislation has been introduced in the U.S. Senate to study the viability of allowing truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate in interstate commerce.

Currently, in the lower 48 states, an individual can obtain a commercial driver’s license at the age of 18 but can only operate a vehicle in the state where the license is issued. Under the Commercial Driver Act, introduced Wednesday by Sen. Deb Fischer, R-Neb., contiguous states could enter into interstate compacts for drivers under the age of 21 to operate across state lines. Participating states would provide minimum licensure standards acceptable for interstate travel, under the bill. The bill also would seek to expand the pool of eligible truck drivers and establish truck driving career opportunities for recent high school graduates.

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