Bill aims to ease truck driver shortage
CHICO, Calif. — Lawmakers are trying to ease the ongoing truck driver shortage with a new bill.
Under AB 376, introduced by San Joaquin Valley Democrat Carlos Villapudua, Cal Grant C would become open for students enrolled in entry-level driver training program. Lawmakers say programs can be costly and they don't currently qualify for the Cal Grant because they're typically less than four months in length.
Villapudua says he not only wants to attract prospective drivers, but dispel truck driver stereotypes.