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California Faces License Revocation Over 17,000 Improper CDLs

11/13/2025

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California unlawfully issued 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to foreign drivers.
The finding followed an investigation into deadly accidents involving illegal migrant truck drivers.
Duffy said licenses will be revoked and California must prove removal of illegal drivers.
Department of Transportation found over 25% of reviewed non-domiciled CDLs were improperly issued.
California faces funding cuts exceeding $200 million unless it complies with federal regulations.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said California unlawfully issued 17,000 non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to foreign drivers.
The finding followed an investigation into deadly accidents involving illegal migrant truck drivers.
Duffy said licenses will be revoked and California must prove removal of illegal drivers.
Department of Transportation found over 25% of reviewed non-domiciled CDLs were improperly issued.
California faces funding cuts exceeding $200 million unless it complies with federal regulations.