The Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act of 2025 requires that all commercial driver's license testing be conducted exclusively in English, eliminating multilingual testing options currently available in some states. The bill also mandates that individuals hold a regular driver's license for at least one year before obtaining a commercial driver's license, though this requirement does not apply to those who already hold a CDL when the law takes effect. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary of Transportation must update federal regulations to implement the English-only testing requirement across all CDL knowledge tests, entry-level driver training programs, and tests administered by third-party training providers. The bill gives the federal government authority to revoke a state's ability to issue non-domiciled commercial licenses if it fails to comply with these new standards. The legislation affects commercial truck drivers, training providers, and state motor vehicle agencies responsible for issuing licenses.
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