6/20/06-Gov. Matt Blunt signed a bill into law Wednesday, June 14, that allows the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances. It also addresses concerns about unskilled truck drivers on roads in the state.
The new law, previously SB1001, authorizes the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier.
The rule is applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It will not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers will be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and could not allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier will be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers will not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
Another provision in the law is intended to eliminate the worst of the third-party testing facilities in the state.
Third-party tester certification will be limited to junior colleges or community colleges, or to private companies that own, lease or maintain their own fleet and administer in-house testing to their employees or school districts and their agents that administer in-house testing to the school district’s or agent’s employees.

5/16/06-The House approved a bill on the final day of the legislative session that would allow the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances. The bill also addresses concerns about unskilled truck drivers on roads in the state.
House lawmakers voted 147-2 Friday, May 12, to sign off on a compromise version of a bill that would authorize the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier. The bill – SB1001 – now heads to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
The rule would be applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It would not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers would be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and could not allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier would be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers would not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
A provision added to the bill is intended to eliminate the worst of the third-party testing facilities in the state.
Third-party tester certification would be limited to junior colleges or community colleges, or to private companies that own, lease or maintain their own fleet and administer in-house testing to their employees or school districts and their agents that administer in-house testing to the school district’s or agent’s employees.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

5/5/06-A bill in a House-Senate conference committee would allow the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances.
The House overwhelmingly approved the bill Tuesday, April 25, but the Senate refused to concur with changes made in the House that address concerns about unskilled truck drivers on roads in the state. If lawmakers can reach agreement on the bill it would head to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk.
Sponsored by Sen. John Griesheimer, R-Washington, SB1001 would authorize the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier.
The rule would be applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It would not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers would be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and could not allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier would be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers would not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
A provision added to the bill on the House floor is intended to eliminate the worst of the third-party testing facilities in the state.
The amendment would limit third-party tester certification to private companies that operate on the campus of junior colleges or community colleges. It also would apply to private companies who own and maintain their own fleet and administer in-house testing to employees.
The amendment would prohibit third-party tester certification from being issued to any private company predominately operated for CDL testing purposes. In addition, no third-party tester certification would be renewed for such companies.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

4/26/06-The House overwhelmingly approved a bill Tuesday, April 25, that would allow the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances. The bill also addresses concerns about unskilled truck drivers on roads in the state.
Sponsored by Sen. John Griesheimer, R-Washington, SB1001 would authorize the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier.
The rule would be applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It would not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers would be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and could not allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier would be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers would not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
A provision added to the bill on the House floor is intended to eliminate the worst of the third-party testing facilities in the state.
The amendment would limit third-party tester certification to private companies that operate on the campus of junior colleges or community colleges. It also would apply to private companies who own and maintain their own fleet and administer in-house testing to employees.
The amendment would prohibit third-party tester certification from being issued to any private company predominately operated for CDL testing purposes. In addition, no third-party tester certification would be renewed for such companies.
SB1001 has been sent to the Senate for final approval. If approved, it would head to Gov. Matt Blunt’s desk for his signature.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

4/6/06-The House Transportation Committee voted Wednesday, April 5, to advance a bill that would allow the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances.
Sponsored by Sen. John Griesheimer, R-Washington, SB1001 would authorize the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier.
The rule would be applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It would not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers would be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and couldn’t allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier would be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers would not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
The measure also includes a provision that would require teens to spend many more hours under supervision before they could obtain their temporary instruction permit to drive.
The bill would double the number of hours of behind-the-wheel training to 40 hours. That would include 10 hours of nighttime driving.
For the first six months, a 16-year-old driver could not transport more than one passenger younger than 19, except for family members. After six months, the number would increase to three.
Missouri law now only requires drivers who are 16 to have held an instructional permit for at least six months and to have completed 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training. It prohibits drivers between 16 and 18 years old from driving alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless it is for school or work. There are no restrictions on the number of passengers.
SB1001 has been sent to the full House for consideration. It already passed the Senate 30-2.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.

3/30/06-The Senate has approved a bill that would allow the state’s Highway Commission to revoke licenses and registrations of motor carriers in certain circumstances.
Sponsored by Sen. John Griesheimer, R-Washington, SB1001 would authorize the state to suspend, revoke or cancel the registration, license, permit or other credentials issued to motor carriers if a federal agency or the state commission has issued an out-of-service order against the motor carrier.
The rule would be applicable to out-of-service orders placing a motor carrier’s entire operation out of service. It would not apply to out-of-service orders placing an individual driver or vehicle out of service.
Affected motor carriers would be prohibited from operating any commercial motor vehicle and couldn’t allow employees to operate commercial motor vehicles in intrastate or interstate commerce.
The motor carrier would be forced to surrender all license plates, motor carrier licenses, registrations, permits and other credentials.
After an order has been issued, out-of-state motor carriers would not be eligible to apply for the issuance or reinstatement of any license, registration, permit, certificate or other credentials until the out-of-service order has been rescinded or “the orders have been set aside by a court of proper jurisdiction.”
The measure also includes a provision that would require teens to spend many more hours under supervision before they could obtain their temporary instruction permit to drive.
The bill would double the number of hours of behind-the-wheel training to 40 hours. That would include 10 hours of nighttime driving.
For the first six months, a 16-year-old driver could not transport more than one passenger younger than 19, except for family members. After six months, the number would increase to three.
Missouri law now only requires drivers who are 16 to have held an instructional permit for at least six months and to have completed 20 hours of behind-the-wheel training. It prohibits drivers between 16 and 18 years old from driving alone between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. unless it is for school or work. There are no restrictions on the number of passengers.
SB1001 has been sent to the House Transportation Committee.
For bill status, call (573) 751-4666. In Missouri, call 1-800-877-5982.