Washington – The American Trucking Associations applauded the Trump Administration and members of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for unveiling legislation today that would strengthen the integrity of the CDL system.
In advance of the committee mark-up scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, ATA President & CEO Chris Spear released this statement:
We thank President Trump, Secretary Duffy, Administrator Barrs, and the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for their leadership and commitment to enforcing the laws that keep our highways safe.
Strengthening the integrity of the commercial driver’s license system is essential to restoring accountability, removing bad actors from the road, and protecting the overwhelming majority of professional truck drivers who follow the rules and uphold high standards.
The motoring public deserves confidence in who is operating heavy commercial vehicles. This legislation reinforces that trust by ensuring drivers are properly trained, tested, and qualified. By holding states accountable for how CDLs are issued, the bill establishes a consistent, lawful framework for employment in this safety critical industry—setting uniform testing standards and improving employer notification systems so agencies and industry can better share information. Together, these reforms increase transparency, support responsible carriers and drivers, and strengthen the safety and reliability of the nation’s freight network.
ATA will remain engaged throughout the legislative process to ensure the final product delivers real accountability, consistent enforcement, and the high safety standards that benefit everyone on the road.