[Wuli]

2016 – DOT stops enforcing English-proficiency requirements for CDLs
2018 – ELD mandate implemented; self-certified devices with intentional back doors allow unlimited editing of driving hours
2019 – Non-domiciled CDLs introduced, permitting foreign nationals to obtain U.S. commercial licenses

so it began in the 1st Trump administration.

[SpaceBar]

Or at the end of Obama.

[bankwalker]

It started with NAFTA and slowly picked up steam from there ...