Land Line Magazine: The Business Magazine for Professional Truckers: "Truckers could pay a lot less for hazmat background checks if a new bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives becomes law.
U.S. Rep. Russ Carnahan, D-MO, introduced HR1079, dubbed the Professional Driver Background Check Efficiency Act, on Feb. 15.
He introduced the bill because of the current hazardous materials background check procedures, which he said in a statement “cause professional drivers a substantial loss of time, income and out-of-pocket expenses.”
The hazardous material endorsement required for professional drivers varies in cost, but is typically $94 per driver. This legislation would initiate a $50 cap.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association was quick to throw its support behind the important piece of legislation and thank Carnahan for sponsoring the bill."
No comments:
Post a Comment