Proposed House Bill Offers Recruiting and Retention for Truck Drivers
A couple of weeks ago, House Representatives Dusty Johnson (R-SD) and Jim Costa (D-CA) introduced the Safer Highways and Increased Performance for Interstate Trucking (SHIP IT) Act. Johnson and Costa say the proposed bill will:
- Modernizes the authority for certain vehicle waivers during emergencies, allowing waivers in response to disease and supply chain emergencies
- Allows truck drivers to apply for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act grants
- Incentivizes new truck drivers to enter the workforce through targeted and temporary tax credits
- Streamlines the CDL process, making it easier for states and third parties to administer CDL tests
- Expands access to truck parking and rest facilities for commercial drivers
ATRI’s annual top 10 list has listed the driver shortage for as long as I can remember. Maybe providing a $7,500 tax credit for eligible truck drivers, and $10,000 for new truck drivers could help with that. Keep in mind that this is a proposed bill and would still need to work through the legislative process before becoming law.
Andy is a CPA and trusted advisor with 15 years of experience providing tax, accounting, assurance, and consulting services to transportation industry owners and operators. He is a tax principal with CLA in the Minneapolis, MN office. He also consults with high net worth individuals and owners of closely-held transportation businesses on all aspects of tax planning, estate planning, and retirement planning. Andy is also the tax leader for transportation industry across CLA.
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