Hinson Leads Legislation to Bolster Trucking Workforce

Washington, D.C. - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson (R-IA-02) introduced the Reciprocity Efficiency and Age Limitation (REAL) Trucking Act to expand eligibility for 18-20-year-olds to obtain Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDLs) for interstate travel. 

"As I've traveled across Iowa, I've consistently heard about the negative impacts of the trucking workforce shortage, exacerbated by limitations with interstate licensing. The REAL Trucking Act is a commonsense solution to bolster the trucking workforce and strengthen our nation's supply chain, provide critical career opportunities for those not interested in pursuing a 4-year degree, and support family farmers, small businesses, and manufacturers by ensuring they can get their products to market." - Congresswoman Ashley Hinson 

Background:
The REAL Trucking Act helps to alleviate the current trucking workforce shortage by codifying the ability for 18-20-year-olds to obtain Commercial Drivers Licenses for interstate travel. 

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