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Easier Commercial Driver's Licenses for Farm and Small Business Workers

This act aims to simplify the process for farm workers and small businesses to obtain commercial driver's licenses. It exempts certain employees from specific training requirements and allows states to issue restricted licenses. This could enable more individuals to legally operate vehicles essential for their work, potentially easing transportation of goods and services.
Key points
Farm-related service industry employees and state/local/Tribal government employees may be exempt from entry-level commercial driver training.
States can issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of small businesses (up to 9 CDL holders), waiving some training.
Restricted CDLs require a good driving record and cannot be held simultaneously with an unrestricted CDL.
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Print number: 117_S_4861
Sponsor: Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD]
Process start date: 2022-09-15
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

TRUCKS Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_4861.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-15.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Farm-related service industry employees and state/local/Tribal government employees may be exempt from entry-level commercial driver training.
  • States can issue restricted commercial driver's licenses to owners and employees of small businesses (up to 9 CDL holders), waiving some training.
  • Restricted CDLs require a good driving record and cannot be held simultaneously with an unrestricted CDL.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Rounds, Mike [R-SD].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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