Freedom Haulers Act

Extended Waiver Period: Former military members have more time to apply for a CDL skills test waiver, as the window is increased from 12 to 24 months after separating from the military (Section 2).

Knowledge Test Waivers: Covered military operators can avoid the requirement to pass a knowledge test for a commercial learner's permit or CDL if they meet specific certifications and safety criteria (Section 3(a)(2)).

Driving Test Waivers: Qualified military operators who hold a valid civilian license can avoid the driving test for a CDL if they prove they operated representative commercial vehicles for at least two years before separation (Section 3(a)(3)).

Endorsement Waivers: Qualified operators may have driving and specialized knowledge tests waived for passenger, tank vehicle, and hazardous materials endorsements (Section 3(a)(4)).

Strict Eligibility Requirements: The benefits are limited only to specific military occupational specialties and codes in the Army, Air Force, Marine Corps, and Navy, meaning other military roles are not covered (Section 3(a)(1)(A)).

Clean Record Mandates: Individuals who have had a license suspended, revoked, or canceled, or those with certain traffic convictions or at-fault crashes, are ineligible for these waivers (Section 3(a)(2)(B)).