California ‘stands ready to resume’ issuing non-domiciled CDLs

Landline ^ | December 19, 2025 | Mark Schremmer

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“Commercial drivers are an important part of our economy – our supply chains don’t move and our communities don’t stay connected without them,” a spokesperson for the California agency said. “DMV stands ready to resume issuing commercial driver’s licenses, including corrected licenses to eligible drivers. Given, we are in compliance with federal regulations and state law, this delay by the federal government not only hurts our trucking industry, but it also leaves eligible drivers in the cold without any resolution during this holiday season. We are hopeful the federal government will do the right thing and allow California to reissue these commercial driver’s licenses promptly.”

The U.S. Department of Transportation and California have often been at odds over the use of non-domiciled CDLs, as well as what meets federal English-language proficiency standards. The DOT has been working for months to pull back the non-domiciled CDL process in the United States. In late September, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an emergency interim final rule that would pull non-domiciled CDLs from nearly 200,000 individuals. The agency said the “broken” system allowed thousands of unqualified people to receive CDLs. However, a lawsuit has put the rule’s effective date on hold, and FMCSA is now reviewing thousands of comments before it unveils a final rule.

Considering that the rule is not in effect, California appears to see an opening to reissue non-domiciled CDLs that it believes comply with current regulations. Additionally, California argues that its CDL holders are involved in fatal crashes at a rate “far below the national average.”

According to California, the state DMV met with FMCSA officials on Dec. 18 to discuss the steps for the agency to review the state’s steps to achieve compliance.

[red-dawg]

“Commercial drivers are an important part of our economy – our supply chains don’t move and our communities don’t stay connected without them,”

Too bad your state won't have any fuel because all the refineries are leaving.

[blackdog]

Shut down their airspace. Non-compliance with Real ID Act. Remove all federal highway funding.

[hanamizu]

However, a lawsuit has put the rule’s effective date on hold

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And there’s the problem right there. A judge has put the regs on hold. Obviously, not knowing English or being the the country illegally shouldn’t get in the was of getting a CDL.

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[E. Pluribus Unum]

[spokeshave]

Too bad your state won't have any fuel because all the refineries are leaving.

Here's an opportunity for Newscum....buy them out and give away free fuel to CA residents.

Yes, major oil refineries are leaving or closing in California, notably Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in Benicia, due to a mix of high operating costs, strict state regulations (like special fuel blends and climate goals), and shifting market demands, leading to concerns about job losses, increased reliance on imports, and higher gas prices, with companies citing a challenging business climate as a key factor

[HYPOCRACY]

Calizuela. Venefornia? Blockade them too.

[Regulator]

Screw the Americans, full speed ahead!

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

Yes, major oil refineries are leaving or closing in California, notably Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in Benicia, due to a mix of high operating costs, strict state regulations and special fuel blends

There is more to the "special fuel blends." Every fall and spring, the "blend" formula changes. Using the Globull Climate Hoax, they justify this insanity.

[Salman]

I suppose truck driving is a job Americans won't do?

Time to put California under military occupation and arrest public officials.

[unixfox]

Why have laws if they are ignored.

[Da Coyote]

Trusting and good missile launch officers are “Ready to Defend American’s Safety” by launching missiles at each and every slimy California Democrat (but I repeat muself) in that third world state. (Not true, but one can imagine.....)

[Political Junkie Too]

Phillips is not leaving California. They are demolishing the refinery but keeping the land to repurpose for other company use.

-PJ

[SaxxonWoods]

California is a no-go state anyway.

[Libloather]

California Has A New Way To Make EV Owners Pay

https://www.carscoops.com/2025/12/california-has-a-new-way-to-make-ev-owners-pay/

[MtnClimber]

Chaos is the communist goal. So clear to see.

[Doctor Congo]

I had to look it up:

A non-domiciled individual in the U.S. lives in the country temporarily but legally considers another country their permanent home. While they may be physically present in the U.S., their domicile of origin, where they intend to return, remains elsewhere.

This distinction matters, especially for tax purposes. For example, a British expat working in New York for a few years may remain non-domiciled if they plan to return to the UK afterwards. Their non-dom status can affect how they pay tax on foreign income, dividends, and even their worldwide assets.

In the U.S., your domicile status doesn’t automatically change just because you reside here. The IRS and tax authorities consider your intention, financial ties, and legal documents when determining if you are non-domiciled. This directly affects income tax, inheritance tax, and estate planning.

https://www.wellaway.com/en/blog/non-domiciled-meaning/

[kaktuskid]

Fine.Then any truck coming from CA should be immediately blocked from entering any other state and have the vehicle and its load impounded if they do.

[Chickensoup]

California license no longer valid in other states.

[al baby]

I hope the keep Smiling Jack o lantern