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Rockefeller to House: Pass bill to help veterans get commercial driver's licenses
Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-W.Va.) is calling on the House to pass a Senate bill that would make it easier for military veterans to get commercial driver's license after their tours of duty.
Rockefeller, who is chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, said Tuesday that the measure (S. 2634) would be good for the military members and the U.S. economy.
“We have a chance to help members of our military put their training to good use after their service ends,” Rockefeller said in a statement.
“If they have received driving training in the military, certainly they are ready to drive here in the U.S. as commercial drivers," he continued. "At the same time, our trucking industry is seeking more drivers to satisfy increasing demands, so this measure should help create new jobs. This is a win-win for our men and women in uniform and the American economy and I am pleased the Senate acted on this bill.”
The bill makes a change to the current commercial driver's licensing law, which requires applicants to complete their training in the same location as they are applying for a license.
Rockefeller's office said many veterans who are trained to drive large vehicle are trained during their tours of duty overseas.
