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Navigating the FMCSA's New Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
January 25, 2022
The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) is a new FMCSA program intended to alleviate the driver shortage by making it possible for CDL holders ages 18-20 to drive interstate routes. Learn about the new program — including mandatory safety technology and data reporting requirements for participating motor carriers.
While many of the provisions in the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act will take years to implement, one that is taking shape now is the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot.”
Caitlyn Chacon & Meera Bhaskar
Policy Counsel at Samsara
Understand the program's technology & reporting requirements
Get prepared with Samsara
- The apprenticeship pilot program was mandated by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted last November. On January 13, 2022, the FMCSA published a notice providing additional information on the program, including eligibility requirements, probationary periods, and performance benchmarks.
- CMVs used as part of the program must be equipped with certain safety technologies—including forward-facing and inward-facing video systems, such as dual-facing dash cams—and participating carriers must report certain data to the FMCSA.
- Download the one pager below to learn how Samsara can help you meet the program’s technology and data reporting requirements and coach apprentices with confidence.
