Air Force Guy Wants CDL Exemption for Weekend Warriors
Published Date: 1/13/2025
Notice
Summary
James D. Welch from the U.S. Air Force Reserve wants a special rule so Air Reserve Technicians don’t have to get a commercial driver’s license to drive military trucks. Right now, military drivers have an exception, but Reserve Technicians don’t. The government is asking for your thoughts by February 12, 2025, before deciding if this change should apply to all Reserve Technicians.
Analyzed Economic Effects
3 provisions identified: 2 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.
ARTs must now get CDLs
Right now, Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) are not covered by the military-driver exception in 49 CFR 383.3(c) and must obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) to operate a commercial motor vehicle (CMV) on military facilities open to public travel or public roads.
Five-year exemption sought for ARTs
James D. Welch has applied for a five-year exemption from 49 CFR part 383 so ARTs working under the Air Force Reserve Command would not need a CDL to operate CMVs for military purposes if the exemption is granted.
Possible wider relief for Reserve technicians
FMCSA is asking for public comment by February 12, 2025, on whether, if an exemption is granted, the relief should apply to all U.S. Reserve technicians (not just ARTs).
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