Latta opposes DOT farm machinery rule

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Representative Latta commented in opposition to a proposed Department of Transportation (DOT) rule that would classify farm machinery as commercial motor vehicles, requiring drivers of farm equipment to obtain a commercial driver’s license.

Currently, federal highway laws exempt farmers driving on public roads from certain commercial vehicle regulations during planting and harvest seasons (read Congressman Latta’s letter to the DOT, here).

To submit a comment, visit www.regulations.gov, via fax at 202.493.2251, or sent via U.S. mail to: Docket Management Facility; U.S. Department of Transportation, Room W-12-140, 1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001.

All comments must be identified by Docket Number FMCSA-2011-0146, and must be submitted on or before August 1.