Non-Domiciled CDL Integrity Act

Key Points

• This bill changes how states give commercial driver's licenses to people who do not live permanently in the U.S. or their specific state. It aims to make sure only people with legal permission to work in the country are driving large trucks and buses.
• Drivers from foreign countries would need to prove they have a legal immigration status and a work visa specifically tied to a job that requires a commercial license. States would have to double-check these documents before handing out or renewing any license.
• Under these new rules, a foreign driver's license would only be good for one year or until their work visa expires, whichever comes first. This sets a strict national limit to ensure drivers do not stay on the road longer than their legal permission allows.
• People from U.S. territories like Puerto Rico or Guam would also face new checks. They would need to show proof of U.S. citizenship or permanent residency to get a commercial license in a U.S. state, and the state must keep these records on file for at least two years.
• The goal is to improve safety and security by ensuring that every commercial driver on the road has been properly vetted. It also helps the government keep better track of who is authorized to operate heavy machinery across state lines.

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