New Commercial Driver's License Rules: Restrictions and Status Verification
This act introduces significant changes to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, especially for non-citizens. Citizens will need to prove domicile, while non-citizens will face strict immigration status verification, potentially impacting their ability to work as commercial drivers. Additionally, the act terminates the recognition of foreign commercial driver's licenses, directly affecting drivers from other countries working in the U.S.
Key points
Requirement to present valid documentation proving citizenship, lawful permanent resident status, or valid work authorization, and domicile in the issuing state for a commercial driver's license.
Non-citizens will undergo legal status verification using the SAVE system; their licenses will expire after a maximum of one year or by their I-94 date.
All CDL-related transactions for non-citizens (e.g., renewal, upgrade) must be completed in person.
Termination of existing reciprocity agreements for foreign commercial driver's licenses, meaning foreign drivers cannot legally operate commercial vehicles in the U.S. without obtaining a U.S. CDL.
Penalties for states that fail to comply with new verification and revocation requirements.
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