Oklahoma lawmakers have just cleared a new bill changing the rules for non-domiciled commercial drivers working in the state.

What’s new: SB20, known as the Oklahoma Secure Roads and Safe Trucking Act of 2025, would make it illegal for drivers who don’t live in the U.S. to operate a commercial vehicle in Oklahoma without a valid work visa and certain identification papers.

• Drivers must show proof of citizenship from the same country as their commercial driver’s license. Acceptable docs include a birth certificate, passport, or naturalization papers.
• If caught, non-domiciled drivers could face a misdemeanor, up to 90 days in jail, and a $1,000 fine.
• Companies could be fined $3,000 for every violation tied to this rule.

The extra rules: The bill says all commercial drivers must be able to speak English well enough to talk to police, first responders, and other motorists. There’s a $1,000 fine for drivers—and a $3,000 fine for companies—if they fall short on this requirement.

The fines collected will be used for weigh station improvements and trauma care across Oklahoma, according to the official bill text.

The bill is supported by state lawmakers who say it will help keep roads safe and make it harder for drivers without proper documents to slip by. It is expected to be signed by Governor Kevin Stitt soon.