LICENSE Act of 2025

This bill, known as the "LICENSE Act of 2025," mandates the Secretary of Transportation to revise specific commercial driver's license (CDL) regulations within 90 days of enactment. The primary goal is to enhance the efficiency and accessibility of CDL testing procedures. One key modification involves revising 49 CFR 384.228 to permit State or third-party examiners to administer the CDL knowledge test, provided they hold a valid CDL test examiner certification , complete a skills test examiner training course , and fulfill a specific unit of instruction. The bill also directs the revision of 49 CFR 383.79, which will enable any State to administer CDL driving skills tests to applicants. This change removes restrictions based on an applicant's State of domicile or the location where they received their driver training , thereby increasing flexibility for aspiring commercial drivers.