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California to Cancel 17,000 Truckers’ CDLs on Jan. 6 After Federal Work‑Permit Checks

The action reflects a federal eligibility crackdown prompting state audits and funding threats.

Co-owner Harnek Atwal walks at Diamond Transportation Logistics Inc. facility in Stockton on Dec. 15, 2025. The company could lose a portion of its drivers if the state revokes 17,000 immigrant commercial drivers' licenses.
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A truck departs Diamond Transportation Logistics Inc. facility in Stockton on Dec. 15, 2025. The company could lose a portion of its drivers if the state moves ahead with revoking 17,000 immigrant commercial drivers' licenses.
Gurmail Singh Khella, top, speaks with co-owner Harnek Atwal at Diamond Transportation Logistics Inc. facility in Stockton on Dec. 15, 2025. The company could lose a portion of its drivers if the state moves ahead with revoking 17,000 commercial drivers' licenses.

Overview

  • California’s DMV notified drivers that about 17,000 commercial licenses will be canceled effective Jan. 6 after state records were matched to federal work‑permit data.
  • The DMV says it missed some federal permit extensions and is reissuing affected credentials while deploying new software to correct its matching process.
  • Asylum seekers and DACA recipients are among those flagged, and some drivers report being told they can only obtain a noncommercial Class C license.
  • Trucking operators, including Stockton-based Diamond Trucking, expect immediate driver losses and warn of higher transport costs that could reach consumers.
  • Colorado has suspended its immigrant CDL program during an audit after an FMCSA review found 22% noncompliance, as federal officials caution multiple states about potential highway-fund penalties and a Nov. 10 court ruling blocks parts of proposed restrictions.