By Keith Goble, Land Line state legislative editor
If a California state lawmaker gets his way, a new rule would be put in place that is intended to help ensure that aspiring truck drivers get the proper training before heading out on the road. State law now requires commercial driver’s license applicants to pass written and driving tests.
The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday, April 14, to advance a bill from Sen. Bill Monning, D-Carmel, to add a requirement for prospective truckers to complete an instruction course from a commercial driving institution certified by the state before being issued a license.
- See more at: California bill targets CDL 'diploma mills'
If a California state lawmaker gets his way, a new rule would be put in place that is intended to help ensure that aspiring truck drivers get the proper training before heading out on the road. State law now requires commercial driver’s license applicants to pass written and driving tests.
The Senate Transportation and Housing Committee voted unanimously on Tuesday, April 14, to advance a bill from Sen. Bill Monning, D-Carmel, to add a requirement for prospective truckers to complete an instruction course from a commercial driving institution certified by the state before being issued a license.
- See more at: California bill targets CDL 'diploma mills'