Environment
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
StateTennesseeIntroduced
SB 1748: Motor Vehicles - As enacted, revises law relative to out-of-service orders issued to commercial drivers and related penalties. - Amends TCA Title 55 and Title 65, Chapter 15.
Janice Bowling
SB 1748 status: Introduced — Pub. Ch. 1087 (updated Jun 18, 2026).
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Confidence
Low
Analysis basis
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Overall Score
70OUT OF 100
Score:70/100 civic fit
Risk:Low Risk
Impact:Moderate Impact 45/100
Constitutionality90%
Bipartisan85%
Public opinion70%
Bill summary
What changes
The bill updates the regulatory framework for managing and penalizing commercial truck drivers who operate vehicles while subject to an out-of-service order.
Who is affected
Commercial truck drivers and motor carriers operating within Tennessee.
Requirements and enforcement
Drivers must adhere strictly to out-of-service orders; carriers are responsible for ensuring compliance.
Costs and funding
Drivers and carriers face potential fines and increased penalties for violations.
When it takes effect
Enacted as Public Chapter 1087.
Potential benefits
Improved road safety through rigorous enforcement and clear penalties for non-compliance.
Risks and tradeoffs
Financial impact on individual drivers and potential administrative burden on commercial entities.
What is still unknown
The specific dollar amounts of the new penalties and the precise nature of the appeal procedures for drivers are not stated.
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Impact analysis
✦ AI analysisModeled effects across six domains, estimated from bill text and comparable legislation.
Economy
Positive outlook
60%
Benefits
- Establishes standardized penalty structure for violations
- Encourages compliance among commercial motor carriers
- Provides clear regulatory expectations for industry participants
Risks
- Increased financial penalties for commercial operators
- Potential income loss for drivers violating orders
- Compliance-related administrative costs for transport companies
Society
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Technology Industry
No direct effect
Neutral — no direct effect identified.
Benefits
- No material direct effect identified.
Risks
- No material direct effect identified.
Civic Accountability
Positive outlook
70%
Benefits
- Codifies clear enforcement rules for safety orders
- Standardizes regulatory oversight mechanisms
- Reduces discretionary uncertainty in penalty application
Risks
- Increases enforcement authority for roadside officers
- Mandatory penalties may limit situational discretion
- Administrative complexity in tracking repeated violations
Public Health & Safety
Positive outlook
80%
Benefits
- Directly removes unsafe drivers from the roadway
- Reduces the probability of commercial vehicle-related accidents
- Ensures adherence to mandatory safety-related rest periods
Risks
- Enforcement may cause frustration for stressed drivers
- Requires consistent training for effective implementation
- Potential for procedural error in issuing orders
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Confidence
Low
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