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Trucking and Supply Chain Groups Voice Support for Dalilah’s LawWashington, DC – Numerous groups representing truckers, trucking companies, and supply chain groups in the United States have voiced their support for Dalilah’s Law, a measure being led by Highways and Transit Subcommittee Chairman David Rouzer (R-NC) to strengthen Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) requirements in the United States, ensure commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers are properly trained and meet safety standards, require CMV drivers to be able to read and understand the English language, and prevent unqualified and illegal immigrants that could pose a significant safety hazard from obtaining a CDL through lax enforcement by states. Letters and statements of support for Dalilah’s Law from trucking organizations include: “CVTA represents the nation's leading providers of commercial driver training. Our member schools are responsible for preparing the next generation of professional truck drivers—men and women who will operate 80,000-pound vehicles alongside American families every day. The integrity of the Commercial Driver’s License system is not an abstract policy concern for our members. It is the foundation on which their businesses, their students’ careers, and the safety of the traveling public all depend. Dalilah's Law addresses gaps in the CDL system that CVTA members have long recognized as threats to both highway safety and the credibility of professional driver training.” “We write in strong support of the Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute for H.R 5688, Dalilah’s Law. This legislation closes loopholes that have allowed unqualified individuals to obtain a commercial driver’s license (CDL) through the “non-domiciled” CDL program and ensures full enforcement of English Language Proficiency standards for professional truck drivers, among other improvements. As the largest national organization representing small-business truckers and professional drivers, this legislation would help improve highway safety for our members making their living behind the wheel of a truck.” “The markup of Dalilah’s Law by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee marks an important step toward strengthening highway safety and protecting the integrity of our nation’s supply chain. By addressing the use of foreign dispatch services, safety standards for commercial drivers, and strengthening accountability for motor carriers, this legislation takes meaningful action to protect the traveling public and the supply chain that powers our economy. TIA looks forward to continuing to work with Congress to advance policies that enhance highway safety and secure America’s supply chain.” “America’s trucking industry strongly supports Dalilah’s Law and the effort to strengthen the integrity of the commercial driver’s license system. We appreciate the leadership of Secretary Duffy, Administrator Barrs, and the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee in answering the President’s call during the State of the Union Address to strengthen roadway safety. Ensuring that commercial drivers are properly trained, tested, and qualified is essential to protecting the motoring public and the professional truck drivers who safely move America’s freight every day. By reinforcing accountability and consistent enforcement in the CDL system, this legislation helps remove bad actors from the road while supporting the overwhelming majority of drivers and carriers who operate safely and by the book. We look forward to working with Congress and the Administration as Dalilah’s Law advances through the legislative process.” American Trucking Associations The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee is holding a markup of the bill at 10:00 a.m. ET tomorrow, Wednesday, March 18, 2026, in 2167 Rayburn House Office Building. A live webcast of tomorrow’s markup will be available here. More information about Dalilah’s Law is available here. Statements of support from House Republican Leaders are available here. |