USDOT ORDERS ILLINOIS TO PAUSE ISSUE OF NON-DOMICILED CDLS

Federal officials have uncovered a major issue with Illinois’ commercial driver’s license program. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration determined that nearly 20% of non-domiciled commercial licenses—those issued to drivers who aren’t U.S. citizens or permanent residents—were granted illegally. In a formal letter, the agency warned Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker and the Secretary of State that the state must revoke these licenses and tighten its process or face the loss of $128 million in crucial highway funding. The state’s response and corrective steps will be closely watched by both federal officials and the trucking industry.