ENGR. H. B. NO. 3360 Summary

• Requires commercial driver license (CDL) training schools to obtain a license from the Department of Public Safety and comply with regulations regarding location, equipment, courses, instructors, insurance, and fees.

• Mandates that CDL training instructors obtain licenses from the Department and meet specified requirements including moral character, physical condition, knowledge of motor vehicle laws, and safety practices.

• Establishes annual license fees of $2,500 for training schools and $1,000 for instructors, with funds deposited to the Department of Public Safety Restricted Revolving Fund.

• Requires the Department to conduct annual inspections of training school facilities and equipment, and annual nationwide criminal background checks on all instructors.

• Authorizes the Department to cancel, suspend, revoke, or deny licenses for violations of the act or regulations, with a 12-month waiting period before reapplication following suspension or revocation; effective November 1, 2014.