Major Changes Coming for Alabama CDL Drivers
- The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency announced two major updates for Commercial Driver License holders starting June 23 and July 1, 2025.
- These updates follow federal guidelines and aim to enhance road safety and streamline CDL certification processes statewide.
- Starting June 23, ALEA will require DOT medical certifications to be sent directly by authorized medical providers through an electronic system and will no longer accept paper cards or uploads submitted online.
- Beginning July 1, ALEA will adopt the AAMVA's updated CDL Skills Test, featuring changes to the inspection procedures and the maneuverability evaluation, including two newly added driving exercises designed to address common crash patterns.
- These changes intend to improve real-world driver assessment, and CDL applicants can access the updated Supplemental Guide at ALEA offices or online.
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Major changes coming for Alabama CDL drivers
ALABAMA (WHNT) — Changes are coming for CDL drivers across the state. The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s Driver License Division says two major updates will impact Commercial Driver License holders and applicants in Alabama. These changes are meant to improve road safety and streamline certification processes. These are aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities. As part of the implementation of National Registry II, and following F…


ALEA Announces Big Changes for CDL Holders
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division is announcing two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state. These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety…
‘Major updates’ coming for Alabama Commercial Driver License Holders
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Driver License Division has announced two major updates impacting Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders and applicants across the state, according to a recent release. “These changes, aligned with federal guidelines and safety priorities, are aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes,” the release reads.
ALEA announces changes for Alabama CDL holders - The Troy Messenger
The Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) Driver License Division announced two major updates that will impact Commercial Driver License (CDL) holders across the state. These updates align with federal guidelines and safety priorities aimed at improving road safety and streamlining certification processes, according to a release from ALEA. Mandatory electronic submission of DOT medical certifications will begin June 23. As a part of the impleme…
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