New rules for non-citizen truck drivers after fatal Florida crash
The Transportation Department is implementing stricter rules for noncitizens to obtain commercial driver's licenses following fatal accidents involving immigrant truck drivers who should not have been granted licenses. The new regulations will limit eligibility to only three specific classes of visa holders and require states to verify applicants' immigration status in a federal database. Licenses will only be valid for up to one year, and failure to comply may result in the loss of federal funding. An audit revealed improper issuance of licenses in multiple states due to lax enforcement of rules. All states must pause issuing commercial licenses to noncitizens until compliance with the new regulations is achieved. The American Trucking Association commends the effort to ensure that all commercial drivers are qualified and authorized to obtain licenses. The accidents involving immigrant truck drivers have sparked political controversy and heightened scrutiny on licensing procedures to enhance road safety.
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