Dear Congress: Now’s the Time to Strengthen CDL Training Standards Across the Board

Dear Congress: Now’s the Time to Strengthen CDL Training Standards Across the Board

Author: Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association October 23, 2025 Duration: 36:09

When it comes to roadway safety, the iron is hot, and OOIDA isn’t waiting for anyone else to strike it. With all the focus on English-language proficiency measures and non-domiciled CDL rules, the Association is calling on Congress to use that momentum to enhance driver training, licensing and qualification standards. After all, the issues go hand-in-hand. Collin Long, OOIDA director of government affairs, makes the case.


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