Recent Legislative Wins for Truckers: Massachusetts CDL Law and Transportation Security Streamlining Act
The trucking industry received a significant boost with the passing of two major legislative measures aimed at supporting and simplifying the lives of commercial drivers. These measures include a Massachusetts bill protecting nearly 500 truckers from losing their Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) and a federal act streamlining transportation security clearance processes. Massachusetts Passes Bill to Protect CDL Holders On New Year’s Eve 2024, Massachusetts lawmakers passed a bill that prevents nearly 500 truck drivers from losing their CDLs due to outdated violations. This emergency legislation was introduced after the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced in August that it would revoke CDLs based on a "lifetime look-back" at violations, many of which dated back decades. These drivers were at risk of losing their livelihoods despite maintaining clean records for years. The new law ensures that infractions committed before 2005 will n...