The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has proposed a rule to simplify the process for obtaining a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), aiming to address the driver shortage in the trucking industry.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to make some changes to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, aiming to add more flexibility to the process.

Due to much of Alaska being remote communities, Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy asked that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration waive certain testing requirements for their drivers that will not be necessary for them driving through most areas of the state.