Senate hearing presses implementation fixes for 18–20 driver apprenticeship pilot

Jul 24, 2025

Senators and industry witnesses debated how to implement the 18–20 apprenticeship pilot in the upcoming surface transportation bill, highlighting training standards, geographic limits and prior administration rules that reduced participation.

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Chairman Todd Young and witnesses at a Senate subcommittee hearing pressed for clearer implementation of the 18–20 commercial driver pilot established by Congress, saying the program must include strong training and realistic operational limits to recruit and keep younger drivers in the industry.

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