H.R.6642

ROUTE Act Responsible Opportunity for Under-21 Trucking Engagement Act

Introduced·12/11/25

Authorizes limited interstate operation of commercial motor vehicles for drivers under 21.

The ROUTE Act amends title 49, United States Code, to allow eligible drivers under 21 to operate commercial motor vehicles in interstate commerce within a 150 air-mile radius of their normal work reporting location. An eligible driver must hold a commercial driver’s license limited to intrastate operation, be at least 18 but less than 21 years old, and meet specific conditions including a 14-hour limit on interstate travel and a 10-hour off-duty period between shifts.

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Subcommittee on Highways and Transit Committee
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History

Feb 2

House

Referred to the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit.

Dec 11, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Dec 11, 2025

House

Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.