Regulators considering drivers under 21 for interstate hauls

A “chronic shortage” of drivers entering the trucking industry is fueling a proposal that could eventually allow 18- to 20-year-olds to haul freight between states, according to federal regulators.

 

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) on May 14 announced it will be seeking public comments on a pilot program for drivers 18-20 similar to an ongoing three-year pilot project for 18-20-year-olds that have military training.