On January 14, 2022 (87 FR 2477), the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published a notice in the federal register addressing the comments received on the September 10, 2020 (85 FR 55928) federal register notice and providing details on the establishment of the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program required by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). This FMCSA pilot program will allow employers to establish an apprenticeship program for certain 18-, 19-, and 20-year-old drivers to operate Commercial Motor Vehicles (CMVs) in interstate commerce. Once implemented, FMCSA will publish, on the Agency’s website at www.fmcsa.dot.gov, an announcement that applications are being accepted for participation in the pilot program. The website will also provide links to the application forms and other helpful information for motor carriers and drivers interested in participating in the pilot program. FMCSA will monitor motor carrier and driver performance throughout the pilot program to ensure safety.

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FMCSA 01-14-2022 notice Driver Apprentice Pilot Program