Overview

• Texas DPS temporarily stopped issuing, renewing, or replacing non‑domiciled CDLs and CLPs while it adapts to federal directives.
• New DOT rules require SAVE database checks, in‑person processing, CDL validity tied to I‑94 expiration or one year, and revocation of improperly issued credentials.
• The audit cited multiple states including California, Colorado, Pennsylvania, South Dakota, Washington, and Texas, with California given 30 days to fix failures or risk a $160 million highway funding cut.
• American Trucking Associations backed the crackdown, as DOT officials said national freight operations should remain stable despite expected administrative delays.
• Reciprocity for commercial credentials from Mexico and Canada remains in place without a U.S. non‑domiciled CDL requirement.