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USDOT Secretary Duffy announced the publication of an Interim Final Rule (IFR) that makes significant, immediate changes to the non-domiciled CDL program and the requirements under which State Driver’s License Agencies (SDLAs) may issue these licenses. Citing recent fatal crashes involving non-domiciled CDL holders and systemic compliance failures by SDLAs, FMCSA is revising regulations governing who may be issued a non-domiciled CLP or CDL; requirements for issuance and renewal; and conditions for cancellation or revocation. The rule is effective immediately.
USDOT also announced they are requiring states to pause non-domicile CDL issuance until their practices align with new requirements and has called upon states governors to initiate voluntary audits of state non-domicile CDL issuance, invalidating any non-domicile CDL that does not align with the new standards. Existing non-domicile CDLs that do not align with new standards may also be invalidated by SDLAs at any time based on directive from FMCSA or other federal agencies.
In addition, in light of findings of the FMCSA’s audit of state non-domicile CDL practices, USDOT is taking enforcement action against California for systemic noncompliance of non-domicile CDL issuance requirements, including withholding state highway funds if California does not comply with new requirements within 30 days.