Rep. Plaskett's Bill Aims to Simplify Truck Driver Licensing for Puerto Rico, USVI
Legislation introduced by Rep. Stacey Plaskett aims to ease restrictions for truck drivers from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Currently, these drivers need a non-domiciled CDL from a compliant U.S. state to drive on the mainland, a process that can be complex and restrictive.
Rep. Plaskett's bill seeks to amend federal law, treating Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands as 'states' for commercial driver's license (CDL) purposes. This would ensure full compliance and reciprocity, ending the current confusion where U.S. territory-issued licenses are considered foreign despite residents' U.S. citizenship.
The bill's summary is similar to previous legislation introduced by Puerto Rico's former Resident Commissioner, Jenniffer González-Colón. Both aim to address the challenges faced by territory drivers on the mainland. The current bill is under legislative review and has not yet been enacted.
If enacted, Rep. Plaskett's bill could provide significant relief for drivers from Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, simplifying their ability to drive trucks on the mainland. The bill aims to clarify federal law and treat territory-issued licenses on par with those from states.
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