Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act

# Guaranteeing Overtime for Truckers Act Summary **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill would require trucking companies to pay overtime wages to truck drivers who work beyond standard hours. Currently, federal law exempts most long-haul truck drivers from overtime pay requirements, meaning they can work 60+ hour weeks without receiving extra compensation. This bill would change that exemption and extend overtime protections to truckers. **Who It Affects:** The legislation directly impacts long-haul and commercial truck drivers, as well as trucking companies and motor carriers.

Drivers would potentially earn additional pay for hours worked beyond the standard threshold, while employers would face increased labor costs. **Current Status:** The bill (S. 893) was introduced in the 119th Congress by Senator Alex Padilla (D-California) and remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. No companion bill has advanced in the House.