H.R. 5688: Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

What it does

Addresses commercial-driver qualifications and CDL integrity, including English-language proficiency, state compliance with federal CDL requirements, driver training and related enforcement. We urge lawmakers to support Dalilah’s Law (H.R. 5688) to restore accountability, safety, and strict standards to our nation’s roadways. Operating an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle requires total precision and clear communication, yet dangerous regulatory loopholes currently allow unverified drivers and fraudulent entities to operate with impunity. H.R. 5688 addresses these critical vulnerabilities by codifying mandatory English language proficiency for all CDL testing and making non-compliance a strict out-of-service violation, ensuring every operator can read road signs and communicate effectively with law enforcement. Additionally, the bill enforces rigorous background and immigration verification for non-domiciled licenses, overhauls the Training Provider Registry to eliminate fraudulent "CDL mills," and establishes Section 7 safeguards to ban unauthorized offshore brokers and foreign dispatch services—imposing civil penalties of at least $50,000 per violation on motor carriers that use unverified overseas entities that enable freight fraud, double-brokering, and cargo theft. Passing Dalilah's Law is a vital step to ensure that everyone on our highways meets the highest standards of safety, competence, and legal compliance.