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CDL Under 21 Pilot

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FMCSA Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAP)

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is conducting a three-year commercial driver apprenticeship program, in accordance with Section 23022 of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. This program will allow qualified drivers ages 18-20, who hold intrastate commercial driver’s...

Under 21 Military Driver Program Outreach Toolkit

FMCSA’s newly established Under 21 Military Driver Program assesses the safety impacts of allowing qualified military drivers who are ages 18-20 operate commercial motor vehicles across state lines. To help spread the word to Reserve and National Guard members, we encourage you to download and...

Resources

Resources for Drivers

Driver Handout Fact Sheet How to Get a Commercial Driver's License

Resources for Motor Carriers

Motor Carrier Application Motor Carrier Portal Fact Sheet

Additional Resources

Under 21 Military Driver Program Outreach...

Print and Multimedia Outreach Materials

Whether via email or in-person at a job fair, the following materials are available for download to help spread the word.

Under 21 Military Driver Program Handout

Two-page handout for drivers explaining the program, driver qualifications, and the process for participating....

Digital Outreach Materials

It’s important to raise awareness about the Under 21 Military Driver Program through a variety of channels, including those online. This page includes social media copy, social media graphics, infographics, and sample web content for use via social media and email.

Sample Social Media...

Program Information

The Under 21 Military Driver Program is a continued effort by FMCSA to ensure well-qualified CMV drivers enter the industry. This page contains materials highlighting key facts and features of the program, as well as additional information on other FMCSA military driving programs, all available...