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non-domiciled
Logistics 23 Red States Support FMCSA CDL Restrictions in Lujan vs. FMCSA Case
Twenty-three states with Republican governors have filed an amici curiae brief in Lujan vs. FMCSA, supporting the federal rule that restricts states from issuing commercial driver licenses to foreign-domiciled residents. The rule, finalized in February, allows CDLs only for holders of H-2A, H-2B, or E-2 visas. The brief cites a fatal crash by an unauthorized driver as evidence of need. The D.C. Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on September 15. The case could tighten the driver pool for trucking companies relying on foreign-born drivers.
Logistics Idaho Ends Non-Domiciled CDL Program, Tightening Trucking Capacity for Shippers
Idaho eliminated its non-domiciled commercial driver's license program effective Wednesday, requiring all CDL applicants to prove state residency. The move, prompted by FMCSA regulatory tightening, follows similar actions in Texas and Ohio and could further constrain trucking capacity in a tight market.