#Operation open roads drivers
“Supply chain issues have led to shortages of raw materials and goods from factories to stores, and simple actions, like modifying weight limits, adjusting hours of service for truck drivers, and removing some non-safety-related restrictions on commercial drivers licenses will help ease a record-shortage of truck drivers and allow more goods to flow to market,” said Governor DeWine. In a joint statement, the governors called on the Biden Administration to make immediate changes to federal law to relieve supply chain backlogs that are hurting consumers and to suspend outdated federal regulations that unnecessarily restrict certain well-trained commercial drivers from crossing state lines. Worsening supply shortages that already increased 638 percent during the first half of 2021 for essential products, such as semiconductor chips, plastics and cardboard.įurther worsening shipping delays between North American ports and Asia that have ballooned from 14 hours in June 2020 to 13 days in September 2021.Ĭompound declines in supermarket fulfillments that were 90 percent pre-pandemic but have fallen to 40 percent fulfillment.Įxacerbating the 80,000-trucker shortage.(COLUMBUS, Ohio) – Ohio Governor Mike DeWine joined with 14 other Republican governors to ask the federal government to join Operation Open Roads, a multi-state effort to suspend burdensome regulations on the trucking industry to ensure small businesses and American consumers have access to the goods they need this holiday season. A united front will have ripple effects on the strength of our American workforce and economy, said officials. Operation Open Road states call on every governor, regardless of party affiliation, to join in addressing the transportation crisis. Modify weight, size or load restrictions to allow more cargo to move more efficiently adjust hours of service constraints to provide truck drivers more time and flexibility.ĭeregulate education and occupational licensure barriers to get more commercial truck drivers on the road.Ĭonvene state agencies in transportation, commerce, workforce and other related fields to coordinate with private industry, local governments and neighboring states to ensure greater efficiency, connectivity and data sharing among shippers and receivers at ports, distribution points, storage facilities and other intrastate corridors for the expedited loading, unloading and transport of freight.Ĭoastal port states commit to increase tonnage capacity and accept more Panamax ships waiting off the west coast. Operation Open Road governors have committed to using their authority where possible to: Halting spending that will raise taxes, grow inflation and impede a recovering economy. Reviewing and revising any federal policies that deter use or domestic manufacturing of essential transportation equipment, including intermodal containers, chassis, and automobiles, trucks and tractor trailers.
#Operation open roads driver
Suspending the burdensome federal mandate for COVID-19 vaccines for all private employees, specifically for the trucking and transportation industry, so that driver shortages are not further exacerbated by an additional barrier to employment.
#Operation open roads license
Suspending outdated federal regulations that unnecessarily require commercial driver’s license holders to be 21 years old and lower the age to 18 years old so that well-trained, working adults can work across state borders. Participating Republican governors call on the Biden Administration to join in Operation Open Road by suspending burdensome regulations including: The joint initiative includes the following federal demands and state actions:
Governor Lee is joined in Operation Open Road with 14 other states including Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Idaho, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina and Texas. The order works to deregulate critical trucking functions in Tennessee by:ĭirecting the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to identify deregulation opportunities affecting the trucking industry and commercial drivers in Tennessee.ĭirecting the Department of Safety and Homeland Security to collaborate with other entities, including the Department of Military, Department of Correction, Department of Labor, Tennessee Board of Regents, Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and private businesses, to increase CDL training and certification opportunities.Įncouraging third parties to expand the types of CDL applicants and licensees who can participate in training and testing programs. Governor Lee signed Executive Order 93 Monday while visiting trucking apprentices at TCAT Crossville.
0 kommentar(er)
