The Secure Commercial Driver Licensing Act would require all commercial driver's license (CDL) testing to be conducted exclusively in English, eliminating multilingual testing options currently available in some states. The bill also imposes a new requirement that applicants must hold a regular driver's license for at least one year before obtaining a CDL, though this requirement does not apply to those who already hold a CDL at the time the law takes effect. The Secretary of Transportation has 180 days from enactment to update federal regulations to enforce English-only testing across all knowledge tests, entry-level driver training programs, and third-party training providers. The bill gives the federal government authority to revoke any state's ability to issue non-domiciled commercial licenses if it fails to comply with these new standards. This legislation would primarily affect non-English speaking truck drivers and commercial vehicle operators seeking new licenses or renewals.
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