Safer Truckers Act of 2025

This bill proposes to amend federal law to establish new residency requirements for individuals seeking a Commercial Driver's License (CDL). Specifically, it mandates that a CDL can only be issued to a United States citizen , a lawful permanent resident , or an individual explicitly authorized by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) to engage in employment that includes driving a commercial motor vehicle. The legislation clarifies that states are permitted to issue CDLs only to individuals who meet these specific criteria, thereby restricting eligibility based on immigration status. This provision aims to standardize who can operate commercial vehicles across the nation. Additionally, the bill introduces a new annual reporting obligation for states, requiring them to submit detailed reports to the Secretary of Transportation. These reports must describe the state's policies and actions taken to uphold and enforce the existing English-language proficiency requirements for commercial motor vehicle drivers.