Air Reserve Techs Skip CDL Hassle – Military Drivers Get Green Light
Published Date: 5/20/2025
Notice
Summary
The FMCSA is letting Air Reserve Technicians in the U.S. Air Force Reserve drive commercial vehicles without needing a commercial driver's license. This change recognizes their special training and keeps safety on point. It means these techs can get to work faster without extra paperwork, with no extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Air Reserve Technicians Exempt from CDL
The FMCSA granted an exemption allowing Air Reserve Technicians (ARTs) working under the U.S. Air Force Reserve Command to operate commercial motor vehicles without obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL). The Agency found that the ARTs' required U.S. Air Force training provides an equivalent level of safety, and the change lets these technicians get to work faster with no extra paperwork, costs, or delays.
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