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DOT Cracks Down on Foreign Drivers, Demands CA Compliance or Funding Cuts

DOT Cracks Down on Foreign Drivers, Demands CA Compliance or Funding Cuts

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 This week’s biggest headline from the Department of Transportation centers on an emergency crackdown targeting California’s commercial driver’s license program after a high-profile audit linked several fatal crashes to licenses issued to non-citizen drivers in apparent violation of federal law. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy didn’t mince words: “California’s reckless disregard is frankly disgusting and an affront to the millions of Americans who expect us to keep them safe.” He’s given California 30 days to end the practice or risk losing nearly $160 million in federal highway funds, with penalties doubling if compliance doesn’t follow. The warning arrives in the wake of a tragic accident involving a foreign driver, igniting a broader investigation that named Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Texas, and Washington as states with suspect licensing patterns.

Meanwhile, the DOT has enacted immediate rules to drastically restrict who qualifies for a non-domiciled commercial driver’s license or learner’s permit. From now on, only those with valid employment-based visas and that pass mandatory federal immigration checks can apply. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is taking direct enforcement action, calling on all states to pause issuance of these licenses, find and audit all noncompliant ones, and revoke those that don’t meet updated federal criteria. According to the Department, this campaign responds to what Secretary Duffy described as a “catastrophic pattern of states issuing licenses illegally to foreign drivers”—a threat not just to public safety, but national security.

For American citizens, especially families and commuters, this marks an aggressive push to improve highway safety and ensure drivers behind the wheel of 18-wheelers meet strict federal standards. Businesses, particularly those relying on interstate trucking, may face operational friction during the compliance review period, especially if significant portions of their fleets are affected. State and local governments stand to lose significant funding unless they align quickly with new federal rules, and international trucking operations could see immediate restrictions for non-U.S. drivers until proper documentation is secured. DOT insiders say the new policy rollouts signal a top-down commitment to what Secretary Duffy calls “commonsense rules of the road”—a stance that’s generating both support from safety advocates and pushback from some state officials.

In other DOT news, the Agency is modernizing its National Consumer Complaint Database to boost user experience for the public, and several electronic logging devices (ELDs) have been decertified, prompting fleets to check their compliance quickly to avoid violations and keep trucks on the road. On Capitol Hill, four new top DOT leaders have been confirmed by the Senate, signaling organizational changes and a fresh approach in leadership.

Truckers and fleet managers should expect stricter compliance audits, especially around driver training, record-keeping, and new rule implementation—details available on the DOT website. If you’re a California resident or part of the trucking industry, now is the time to speak with state representatives or participate in DOT comment periods as processes evolve.

Looking ahead, listeners can expect updates as the 30-day compliance deadline for California approaches, along with ongoing enforcement news for other states and additional regulatory reforms expected before year’s end. For more information, visit the Department of Transportation’s official site or follow their newsroom updates. If you want your voice heard on these safety initiatives, check out upcoming public comment sessions.

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