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Committee adopts amendment adding work-visa and English-proficiency requirements for some commercial drivers; opponents warn of enforcement gaps
Summary
House Bill 1745 was amended in committee to require a valid work visa and English proficiency for certain foreign commercial drivers; proponents said the change targets fraudulent CDLs and improves safety, while opponents argued the provisions are toothless and could legitimize unvetted drivers operating on visitor visas.
Representative Hawk presented an amendment to House Bill 1745 that adds a requirement for a valid work visa and English proficiency for foreign commercial drivers on Arkansas roadways. The committee adopted the amendment after debate.
Shannon Everett, chairman of American Truckers United, testified in opposition, arguing the amendment “falls far short” of the stricter protections some groups sought and could allow drivers operating on visitor B‑1 business visas and other non‑employment…
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