Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act
A new bill, authored by Sen. Jerry Moran (R - Kansas), aims to make it easier for farmers to renew their commercial drivers licenses during harvest season.
The bill, called the Seasonal Agriculture CDL Modernization Act, would direct the Secretary of Transportation to revise certain regulations around CDLs, and allow states to create an online registration and renewal system.
Commercial drivers licenses (CDLs) are required for many large vehicles used by farmers to harvest or haul their crops, but in some states, it can be a hassle to renew those licenses.
The bill would also create more flexibility for farmers driving farm-specific vehicles by allowing greater weights within the loads they carry, as the weight of the harvest would not be considered part of the vehicle weight.
Sen. Jerry Moran (R - Kansas) is aiming to make it easier for farmers to renew their commercial drivers licenses during harvest season.
Author's summary: Easing CDL renewal for farmers.