Governor Kay Ivey signed SB242 on March 11, 2026, requiring commercial motor vehicle operators in Alabama to meet federal work authorization and communication standards, according to the Governor's office. The bill was sponsored by Senator Lance Bell and Representative Steve Clouse and supported by the Alabama Trucking Association and ALEA. Alabama joins Arkansas, Oklahoma, Indiana, South Dakota, Utah, and Wyoming in enacting CDL English proficiency requirements at the state level.
Operator takeaway
Alabama tow companies with CDL drivers operating under out-of-state or non-domiciled licenses should verify their drivers meet the new standards before an enforcement stop does it for them.