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National Credentialing and Licensing Summit Selden Fritschner Chief, Commercial Drivers License Division FMCSA February

National Credentialing and Licensing Summit Selden Fritschner Chief, Commercial Drivers License Division FMCSA February 22, 2012. Representing. Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro. CDL Licensing.

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National Credentialing and Licensing Summit Selden Fritschner Chief, Commercial Drivers License Division FMCSA February

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  1. National Credentialing and Licensing Summit Selden Fritschner Chief, Commercial Drivers License Division FMCSA February 22, 2012

  2. Representing Secretary of Transportation Ray LaHood FMCSA Administrator Anne Ferro

  3. CDL Licensing The GoodThe Not So Good The FrustratingThe Opportunities

  4. Who We Are Within DOT National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Research and Innovative Technology Administration (RITA) Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation (SLSDC) Federal Transit Administration (FTA) Primary mission of DOT is SAFETY

  5. What Do We Do SAFETY SAFETY SAFETY Almost 4000 fatalities last year involving trucks and buses 88% caused by a driver Regulations and oversight - Trucks and Buses Authority provided through Congress We hold the States accountable to regulation requirements

  6. What Don’t We Do Don’t issue CDLs No training requirement Don’t’ require minimum hours behind the wheel before licensing

  7. Facts Worth Noting • Almost 4000 fatalities last year involving trucks and buses • 88% of the fatalities were caused by driver error (not all CDL drivers) • 40% of CDL holders operate as independent drivers; i.e. not big companies • 5% of drivers are women

  8. Current initiatives Started w/ Congressionally mandated CDL Task Force US Army Reserve Command (MPO) Almost 2 years – started slow / picked up pace Matching vehicles (tanks vs. trucks) Verifying safe driving experience (no CDLIS) Assuring a test is a test is a test

  9. Current Status Federal Regulation 49 CFR 383.77 2 year safe driving record State may waive the skills test Currently: 15 States – 3 pending Applicant must still adhere to other federal and State regulations Medical card Legal presence Domicile (Residency) rules Skills / written / Hazmat – TSA State requirements, i.e. training

  10. Challenges Pentagon No CDL Chief No CDLIS Every CO (Army) is his/her own DMV Differences in licensing – 88M vs. military DL Each State must meet but may exceed minimum requirements – 2005 testing model Interstate vs. Intrastate

  11. Future Efforts Potential for military to be authorized as a 3rd party tester Potential for waiving current residency requirements Secretary of the Army Office of Manpower and Reserve Affairs recruiting less than 2 years experience Working with States & AAMVA – not typically what FMCSA does Expanded Federal Partnerships DOD Labor Veterans Affairs

  12. Opportunities Additional Stakeholders AAMVA – State Driver Licensing Agencies IACP – Chiefs of Police NSA – sheriffs ATA – Trucking associations CVTA – CDL Training associations Grant program for training – DOT can/ will assist http://www.usajobs.gov/ Future Authorizing Legislation

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