Make It More Durable: The ag industry is supporting legislation that backs seasonal CDL reform

Ag retailers are voicing support for seasonal CDL reform. New legislation will modernize regulations for farm country by allowing drivers to renew online.

Richard Gupton with the Ag Retailers Association spoke with RFD-TV’s Tammi Arender about the seasonal nature of ag production, what the legislation aims to do, and how it will benefit the industry.

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