Commercial Drivers Licenses

Large red freight truck parked curbside on street in New York City with two men in suits standing next to it.

DOT withholds $73M from New York over immigrant trucking licenses

The Trump administration is requiring states to revoke the CDLs of non-domiciled drivers without proof of citizenship or risk losing federal funds.

April 22, 2026 - Freight Waves

Grey big rig truck with white trailer driving on California highway with snow-capped peak visible in packground against blue sky.

California Delays Licensing for Immigrant Truck Drivers, Ignoring Federal Deadline

USDOT is threatening the state with the loss of $160 million in federal funding if migrant truck drivers retain their licenses after January 5.

January 4, 2026 - Los Angeles Times

Man climbing into 18-wheeler truck.

Appeals Court Blocks Trump Restrictions on Immigrant Truck Drivers

A court stopped the administration from enforcing new regulations that would have prevented noncitizens with certain visa types from gaining commercial driver’s licenses.

November 17, 2025 - PBS

Black 18-wheeler truck being stopped by inspectors in black jackets and yellow safety vests.

USDOT Threatens to Bar California From Issuing Trucking Licenses

In the wake of three fatal crashes involving immigrant truck drivers, Transportation Secretary Duffy says the department could pull $160 million in funding and bar the state from issuing new licenses.

October 29, 2025 - Insurance Journal

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