Alabama Governor signs bill mandating federal work authorization and ELP requirements

Alabama passes bill requiring foreign CDL holders to have valid work authorization & demonstrate ELP, fines drivers & companies

Alabama passed a bill Wednesday requiring foreign CDL holders to have a valid work authorization and demonstrate English Language Proficiency, and designates fines for both the driver and trucking company.  Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed SB242 into law on Wednesday, March 11th.  The bill requires any CDL holder operating in Alabama with a foreign CDL to possess a valid US work authorization and demonstrate sufficient ELP. The law also makes it…

Alabama Governor signs bill mandating federal work authorization and ELP requirements

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – The state of Alabama has climbed aboard, following federal mandates for work authorizations. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed Senate Bill 242, legislation a press release stated is “aimed at improving safety on Alabama’s highways by ensuring commercial motor vehicle operators meet federal work authorization and communication standards.” Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Secretary Hal Taylor and bill sponsors s…