🚚New Regulations for Non-Domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses
Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL)
Summary
FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to foreign-domiciled individuals. Through this interim final rule (IFR), FMCSA restores the integrity of the commercial driver's license (CDL) issuance processes by significantly limiting the authority for SDLAs to issue and renew non-domiciled commercial learner's permits (CLPs) and CDLs to individuals domiciled in a foreign jurisdiction. This change strengthens the security of the CDL issuance process and enhances the safety of commercial motor vehicle (CMV) operations.
Agencies
- Transportation Department
- Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Business Impact
$$$ - High
The regulation establishes strict criteria for issuing non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses, creating compliance requirements for State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) and impacting businesses that employ non-domiciled drivers. By tightening eligibility, businesses will need to adjust hiring practices and manage operational delays related to the issuance of licenses.