Summary
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is starting a process to stop using truck drivers who hold non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs), unless they've been thoroughly checked by officials. These licenses are for drivers who get them in a state where they don't live permanently, and some such license holders are undocumented migrants. The change aims to enhance safety and comply with immigration enforcement measures.
Key Facts
- USPS announced it will phase out the use of non-domiciled CDL holders who are not fully vetted.
- Non-domiciled CDLs are given to drivers not permanently living in the state where they received the license.
- Some drivers with these licenses are undocumented migrants or are foreign nationals with legal stay or work visas.
- The change is part of an effort to maintain safety standards and comply with immigration laws.
- Past enforcement operations under President Trump led to the arrest of many undocumented migrant drivers.
- Fatal crashes involving unvetted non-domiciled CDL holders have increased scrutiny of these licenses.
- An audit in 2024 found gaps in the vetting of drivers might risk the safety and security of the mail and other motorists.
- The Trump administration previously halted the issuance of work visas for truck drivers to address safety and compliance concerns.
