United States Government Publishing Office publisher pbl distributor dst United States National Archives and Records Administration Office of the Federal Register author aut Government Organization text government publication eng FR Regulatory Information 2026_register executive 2026-02-13 article Part III Rules and Regulations D09002ee1de5be69a D09002ee1de5be781 United States Department of Transportation originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency United States Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration originator org United States Government Agency or Subagency FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to non-domiciled individuals. This final rule reaffirms, with minor changes, the provisions of the interim final rule (IFR) published on September 29, 2025. Specifically, this final rule limits eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) for foreign-domiciled individuals to those who hold specific, verifiable employment-based nonimmigrant status. This rule reaffirms the IFR requirements, aligning the issuance of non- domiciled CDLs with FMCSA's statutory mandate to ensure the fitness of all drivers who operate a CMV. By limiting eligibility to statuses subject to enhanced consular vetting of driver history and interagency screening, FMCSA restores the integrity of the CDL system, closes a significant safety gap, and enhances the safety of the traveling public. 91 FR 7044 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-02-13/2026-02965 2026-02965 fr13fe26-16 RIN 2126-AC98 4910-EX-P Docket No. FMCSA-2025-0622 https://www.govinfo.gov/app/details/FR-2026-02-13/2026-02965 https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-13/html/2026-02965.htm https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/FR-2026-02-13/pdf/2026-02965.pdf Administrative Practice and Procedure Alcohol Abuse Drug Abuse Highway Safety Motor Carriers 60 p. 7044 7103 91 FR 7044 Title 49 Part 383 49 CFR Part 383 Title 49 Part 384 49 CFR Part 384 RIN 2126-AC98 Restoring Integrity to the Issuance of Non-Domiciled Commercial Drivers Licenses (CDL); Federal Register Vol. 91, Issue RULE 2026-02965 III DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration 2026-03-16 Docket No. FMCSA-2025-0622 4910-EX-P 2026-02965 Final rule.

FMCSA amends the Federal regulations for State Driver's Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) issuing commercial driving credentials to non-domiciled individuals. This final rule reaffirms, with minor changes, the provisions of the interim final rule (IFR) published on September 29, 2025. Specifically, this final rule limits eligibility for non-domiciled Commercial Learner's Permits (CLPs) and Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) for foreign-domiciled individuals to those who hold specific, verifiable employment-based nonimmigrant status. This rule reaffirms the IFR requirements, aligning the issuance of non- domiciled CDLs with FMCSA's statutory mandate to ensure the fitness of all drivers who operate a CMV. By limiting eligibility to statuses subject to enhanced consular vetting of driver history and interagency screening, FMCSA restores the integrity of the CDL system, closes a significant safety gap, and enhances the safety of the traveling public.

This final rule is effective March 16, 2026. Philip Thomas, Deputy Associate Administrator, Office of Safety, FMCSA, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Washington, DC 20590-0001; (202) 366-2551; CDLRulemaking@dot.gov. If you have questions on viewing or submitting material to the docket, call Dockets Operations at (202) 366-9826. 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