California DMV Ceases Issuing Nondomiciled CLPs/CDLs
There is significant confusion about the current state of commercial driver’s licenses for non-domiciled persons in California and whether commercial driver’s licenses are being canceled. The California Department of Motor Vehicles says the extension given is valid, and the U.S. Department of Transportation is arguing otherwise.
On Sept. 26, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued a preliminary determination of noncompliance letter to DMV relating to the issuance of nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses. In accordance with the direction provided by the FMCSA, the DMV has ceased issuing nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses. If your commercial learner’s permits or commercial driver’s license status changes, you will receive a letter and/or email advising of one of the following:
- Nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and pending nondomiciled commercial driver’s license applications will be canceled.
- Nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses issued out of compliance with state law and federal regulations at the time of issuance will be canceled.
- Valid/unexpired nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses issued in compliance with state law and federal regulations at the time of issuance will remain valid until the expiration date.
60‑Day Extension for Approximately 17,000 Nondomiciled CDLs
On Dec. 30, the DMV extended the cancellation date for approximately 17,000 nondomiciled commercial driver’s licenses by an additional 60 days while the state continues to work with representatives of the FMCSA to resolve concerns with the commercial driver’s licensing process prior to March 6.
This extension provides additional time for the DMV and FMCSA to identify a solution that allows affected drivers to continue working and serving California communities. Impacted drivers will receive letters shortly informing them of the extension. More information is available at CADMV.
Staff contact: Steven Fenaroli, sfenaroli@cfbf.com.
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