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Gov. Rhoden Signs Bills to Deliver Dalilah's Law - South Dakota State News (.gov)

Detected July 8, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

South Dakota Governor Rhoden signed 'Dalilah's Law' requiring trucking companies to install speed limiters on commercial vehicles and mandating English language proficiency for CDL holders.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Motor carriers operating in South Dakota, especially owner-operators and small fleets should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Effective July 1, 2025; compliance required by that date.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.

What changed

New state law mandates speed limiters set at 65 mph for trucks over 26,000 lbs and requires CDL holders to demonstrate English proficiency.

Who it affects

Motor carriers operating in South Dakota, especially owner-operators and small fleets

What you must do

Install FMCSA-approved speed limiters on all applicable trucks and ensure CDL drivers meet English language standards.

Deadline

Effective July 1, 2025; compliance required by that date.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMikgFBVV95cUxOVFAxOG1VNzNsZHh3SkcxVEd3RHpGX3BqVWI3QVdwTjhaTWR2YzVDcUkzYkZWekg2MTdXZ19uZ1hpN0dYeEU2MHdrMFg0dkEtYVlKa0hMQmRrdGpENkxQTUlsYTZCczQ2SzVGazdXUmhxenVXc003T21LZ2tNQ1NoaU5hN0szRFZfamlfMVpHM2RYZw?oc=5

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