Bill to allow under-21 truck drivers to cross state lines if they remain within 150 mile radius of home base - cdllife.com
New bill allows under-21 truck drivers to cross state lines within a 150-mile radius of their home base.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 9, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Trucking companies and owner-operators employing under-21 drivers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate implementation as the bill is effective upon passage.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Under-21 truck drivers can now legally operate across state lines if they stay within a 150-mile radius of their home base.
Who it affects
Trucking companies and owner-operators employing under-21 drivers.
What you must do
Review and potentially adjust driver assignments to include under-21 drivers for eligible routes.
Deadline
Immediate implementation as the bill is effective upon passage.
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