The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), part of the Department of Transportation, is seeking public comments on its plan to renew a rule regarding road test requirements for motor carriers. This rule applies when hiring a new driver or when the road test is needed under a special vision standard. It requires employers to conduct a road test and document the results. The FMCSA estimates that the burden hours for this requirement will increase due to a rise in the number of drivers and industry growth. Comments must be submitted by January 22, 2025.
Simple Explanation
The government wants to make sure that when companies hire truck drivers, they take them on a practice drive and write down how well they do. They're checking if more people, including those with special eyesight, need this practice drive because there are more drivers now. They're asking people what they think about this plan before January 22, 2025.