A Major Licensing Disruption in the U.S. Trucking Industry
Background of the CDL License Cancellations Effective March 6, 2026, the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) cancelled approximately 13,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). These are licenses issued to drivers who are not U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents (including holders of certain visas, refugees, asylees, and others with temporary work authorization). The action […]
CDL Requirements by State: What You Need to Know in 2026
While FMCSA sets national minimums (age 21 interstate/18 intrastate, DOT physical, clean record, tests), states add variations in fees, testing, medical certs, and restrictions in 2026. Federal Basics (All States) State Variations Examples Check your state’s DMV site for exacts—e.g., non-domiciled rules for foreign drivers. Staying Compliant Long-Term Requirements evolve; violations can trigger downgrades or […]