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California Could Lose Authority to Issue Any CDL Under Duffy's 'Nuclear Option': 'It's on the Table'

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy threatens to revoke California's authority to issue all commercial driver's licenses if the state doesn't comply with federal requirements on non-domiciled CDLs, escalating a standoff that already cost the state $200 million in federal funding.

By FreightWaves StaffJan 27, 2026
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AI Won't Just Replace Truckers, It Might Get Them Fired First

The US Department of Transportation plans to use artificial intelligence and data analysis to identify companies hiring illegal foreign drivers, claiming the practice undercuts wages for American truckers.

By Carscoops StaffJan 27, 2026
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Duffy Drives Home Agenda Highlights at Car Show

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy reviews DOT's first-year successes and outlines priorities for enhancing infrastructure and safety, including enforcement of English language proficiency and shutting down non-compliant CDL training schools.

By Eugene MuleroJan 26, 2026
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How State and Federal Programs Created a Highway Safety Crisis

A comprehensive look at how inconsistent state implementation of CDL regulations, fraud schemes, and federal oversight failures have created a national highway safety crisis involving non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses.

By FreightWavesJan 27, 2026
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Court: Public Interest Exceeds Bid to Stop CDL Pause

A trucker group says its members in California are harmed by a pause on non-domiciled CDLs, but the court denied an injunction citing broader public interest.

By Landline Media StaffJan 27, 2026
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Non-Domiciled CDL Scrutiny Raising Employment Law Risks

The U.S. Department of Transportation's effort to restrict non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses is increasing risk for motor carriers, especially in the area of employment law.

By Neil AbtJan 26, 2026
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Court Won't Force California Revival of Non-Domiciled CDL Renewals

A trade group of Chinese truck drivers has been denied a temporary restraining order that would have stopped California from its pause in renewing commercial driver licenses.

By John KingstonJan 27, 2026