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The House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for young drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders.
The United States House of Representatives has reintroduced a proposal aimed at facilitating access for truck drivers under the age of 21 to operate trucks across state borders. The proposal, known as the Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy (DRIVE) Safe Act, primarily seeks to improve the training and safety of younger commercial drivers.
Representative Rick Crawford, a Republican from Arkansas, is the main sponsor of the proposal. Crawford has emphasized the importance of allowing these young drivers to acquire the necessary skills to operate commercial vehicles while maintaining strict safety standards.
Last week, I introduced the bipartisan DRIVE Safe Act, which would help train a new generation of commercial truck drivers and get our commercial economy delivering again. More here: https://t.co/aLztII610h
— Rep. Rick Crawford (@RepRickCrawford) September 30, 2025
New opportunities for young drivers
The DRIVE Safe Act is a bipartisan-supported bill that focuses on enhancing the apprenticeship program for future drivers who have obtained a commercial driver’s license. The program, led by Crawford, would include a probationary period during which drivers would both serve and drive under the supervision of an experienced driver with at least two years of experience.
The proposal aims to ensure that young drivers gain enough experience and knowledge to operate safely, contributing to improved efficiency in the supply chain.
The legislation also seeks to amend a federal law that currently prevents drivers aged 18 to 20 from transporting goods across state lines, even though they are permitted to do so within their state of residence. Additionally, the law aims to create a clear pathway for young people to enter a well-paying and high-demand profession, which would also benefit communities and small businesses by improving product distribution.
Addressing the driver shortage
Support for the bill has been widespread, coming from various political figures. However, the bill still needs to undergo review by a relevant committee, and previous versions of the proposal had been discussed in earlier Congressional sessions without becoming law.
One of the organizations that has strongly backed the bill is the American Trucking Association (ATA), which views the proposal as a response to the need to strengthen the highway transportation workforce. Henry Hanscom, senior vice president of legislative affairs at the ATA, emphasized that the bill not only addresses the driver shortage but also lays the groundwork for a safer and more efficient transportation system, according to reports from Transport Topics.
Through improvements to the DRIVE Safe Act, the legislation seeks to provide solid training that benefits both drivers and road safety. If approved, this initiative could have a significant impact on the road transportation industry, helping to enhance the competitiveness of the nation’s supply chain and effectively addressing the labor shortage.
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