Plain Language Summary
# DRIVE Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The DRIVE Act would prevent the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from requiring large commercial trucks and buses to install speed-limiting devices. These devices would electronically cap how fast a vehicle can travel. The bill blocks any current or future regulations on this topic, responding to a federal proposal from 2022 about potential speed-limiting requirements. **Who It Affects** The bill applies to commercial vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds—primarily large trucks and buses that operate across state lines.
This includes semi-trucks used for interstate shipping and commercial passenger buses. Trucking companies and bus operators would be the primary beneficiaries, as they would retain flexibility in vehicle equipment choices. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Senator Steve Daines (R-MT) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full Senate. No action has been taken on the legislation at this time.
CRS Official Summary
Deregulating Restrictions on Interstate Vehicles and Eighteen-wheelers Act or the DRIVE ActThis bill prohibits the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) from issuing any rule or regulation to require a commercial motor vehicle to be equipped with a speed limiting device set to a maximum speed. The FMCSA issued an advance notice of supplemental proposed rulemaking on this subject on May 4, 2022.A commercial motor vehicle includes a vehicle operating in interstate commerce that (1) has a gross vehicle weight of 10,001 pounds or more, (2) is designed or used to transport more than 8 passengers for compensation, (3) is designed or used to transport more than 15 passengers and is not used to transport passengers for compensation, or (4) is used to transport certain quantities of hazardous materials.
Latest Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.