Governor ceremonially signs Oklahoma Courier Application Services Act

Sen. Micheal Bergstrom recently attended the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 999, also known as the Oklahoma Courier Application Services Act. The Adair Republican was the author of the measure, which will ensure individuals involved in local delivery services, like Uber Eats, Grub Hub, Door Dash and Amazon Flex, are not regulated like the trucking industry by the Oklahoma Corporation Commission.

“This measure is simply providing an exemption for local delivery service providers from the strict regulations designed for for-hire motor carriers,” Bergstrom said. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, demand for local delivery has skyrocketed, providing consumers a choice in how they receive their groceries, takeout and other goods, while also providing countless jobs for Oklahoma citizens. This measure will protect this industry while still taking consumer protections under consideration.”

Under the measure, qualifying companies participating in local delivery services will be required to have a zero-tolerance drug and alcohol policy for drivers. Drivers must also provide a valid driver license, proof of vehicle registration and meet minimum age requirements.

The new regulations will go into effect on Nov. 1.