CVTA Vice Chair, Samantha Greenberg, Addresses CDL Reforms and Highway Safety in Boston Herald

A recent Boston Herald article discusses federal commercial driver’s license (CDL) reforms from the perspective of Samantha Greenberg, Vice Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), emphasizing the importance of licensing integrity in public safety.

The article reviews the proposed “Dalilah Law,” introduced by Jim Banks, and recent U.S. Department of Transportation actions that reinforce English-language requirements for CDL testing. CVTA’s comments focus on the importance of consistent enforcement of safety standards within the transportation space. Eligibility standards, documented training, lawful work authorization, and testing protocols are essential safeguards to ensure drivers are qualified and prepared for complex, high-risk environments.

The article also addresses updated federal policy requiring CDL knowledge and skills examinations to be administered exclusively in English. This policy aligns with longstanding federal regulations requiring drivers to demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to read highway signage, understand federal safety rules, and communicate effectively with law enforcement and emergency responders. As Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has stated, the objective is uniform compliance with existing safety requirements.

CVTA’s perspective centers on accountability. Gaps in oversight, inconsistent eligibility rule application, and uneven enforcement undermine confidence in the CDL system and disadvantage compliant training providers. Clear standards and disciplined enforcement, by contrast, strengthen industry professionalism.

Uniform enforcement of federal training and eligibility requirements is essential to protect motorists, strengthen public trust, and preserve the integrity of the commercial driver licensing system. Read Boston Herald article here: https://www.bostonherald.com/2026/03/02/ma-national-commercial-trucking-organizations-support-federal-cdl-requirement-changes-dalilahs-law/