FMCSA’s Truck Leasing Task Force to Meet on October 30 and December 3

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) will hold two virtual meetings on Wednesday, October 30 and Tuesday, December 3, from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm ET each day. Attendance is free and open to the public; advance registration is required.

Chartered by the Secretary of Transportation on February 11, 2022, TLTF is charged with examining the terms, conditions, and equitability of common truck leasing arrangements, particularly as they impact owner-operators and trucking businesses subject to such agreements. The U.S. Department of Transportation includes the U.S. Department of Labor in the TLTF’s deliberations. TLTF members represent motor carriers, owner-operators, labor organizations, attorneys, educators, consumer protection groups, and other industry businesses.

October 30 Meeting

The October meeting agenda includes:

• The Public Court Data Collection Subcommittee’s report on its findings from examining existing case law on truck leasing agreements;
• An update from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau; and
• A public comment period that will allow members of the public to speak on topics under consideration at the meeting.

Please register here and send any requests for disability accommodations by close of business Wednesday, October 23.

December 3 Meeting

The December meeting agenda includes:

• A report of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau on its analysis of the leases submitted to FMCSA and their implications on predatory leasing of trucks to drivers of commercial motor vehicles;
• A presentation from the Drafting Subcommittee on recommendations for TLTF’s final report to FMCSA, outlining its recommendations on truck leasing agreements and TLTF’s consideration of these recommendations; and
• A public comment period that will allow drivers and lessees of CMVs to share their personal experiences with leases and present any supporting information they would like to share to assist TLTF in making recommendations on such agreements.

Please register here and send any requests for disability accommodations and written materials for consideration by close of business Friday, November 22.

More Information

A copy of the meeting agenda will be made available at the TLTF website one week ahead of each meeting. Once approved, copies of the meeting minutes will be available at the website. More information about this TLTF meeting can be found in the Federal Register notice.

To accommodate as many speakers as possible during the public comment period, the time for each commenter will be limited to 2 minutes. Any member of the public may present a written statement to the committee at any time. All prepared remarks submitted on time will be accepted and considered as part of the record.

For any questions or concerns, please contact tltf@dot.gov.