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S 622 New Jersey Senate · 2024-2025 Regular Session

Establishes young driver program for commercial driver licences.

This bill (S 622) requires New Jersey's Motor Vehicle Commission to create a program helping young drivers (typically under 25) obtain commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). The program will assist young drivers in getting CDLs, promote awareness of CDL benefits, and connect them with trucking industry job opportunities. The Commission must report annually on participation, CDL completions, and employment outcomes under the program. The bill aims to address driver shortages in the commercial trucking sector by expanding the pipeline of young, licensed drivers.
Issues: ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentBill creates program to help young drivers obtain CDLs and connect to trucking jobs, directly advancing employment opportunities in labor market.85% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill S 622 establishes a program to increase commercial drivers, directly strengthening the commercial trucking sector and addressing driver shortages within transportation.95% confidence
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 9, 2024 Last action Jan 9, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Transportation Committee
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Latham Tiver
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