The purpose of this legislation, known as the Safer Truckers Act of 2025, is to establish stricter requirements for obtaining a commercial driver's license (CDL) in the United States. The main objective is to ensure that only U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and individuals who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. can hold these licenses, particularly for driving commercial vehicles. Key provisions of the law include the requirement that applicants for a CDL must be either U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or individuals who have received authorization from U.S.