The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) requires states to verify an applicant's lawful presence before issuing non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) and to ensure CDL expiration dates do not extend beyond the holder's authorized U.S. stay.
November 20, 2025
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temporal
Federal regulatory requirements and constraints on issuing non-domiciled CDLs.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) asserts that inclusion in a federal database of noncitizens with work authorization does not, by itself, indicate lawful immigration status.
November 20, 2025
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temporal
Interpretation of federal immigration/work-authorization databases when assessing individuals' legal status.
A commercial driver's license (CDL) is the credential used to authorize an individual to operate commercial trucks such as semi-trailers.
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General definition of CDL as used in U.S. transportation and licensing discussions.