Beginning July 20, 2004, employers of commercial vehicle drivers operating in interstate commerce must make sure that entry-level drivers receive training covering following four-areas: 1) Driver qualification requirements; 2) Hours of service; 3)Driver wellness; and 4) Whistleblower protection.
Background
New rules in response to study, mandated by 1991 Intermodal Surface Transportation Efficiency Act
Study found private sector training of entry-level drivers in heavy truck motorcoach and school bus industries was inadequate