Senate Panel Approves TSA Clearance Bill for Truckers
Bipartisan Legislation Would Streamline Security Certification Process for Commercial Drivers
Security checks a driver’s credentials. (U.S. Coast Guard)
A committee in the U.S. Senate recently approved a bill that would facilitate commercial drivers’ applications for security credentials.
The bipartisan Transportation Security Screening Modernization Act, introduced by Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), is meant to standardize the security application process for individuals affiliated with the freight sector. The bill, advanced to the Senate floor July 31, would specifically facilitate access to multiple credentials.