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Ohio Cracks Down on CDLs for Foreign-Born Drivers

Amid federal scrutiny and concerns about commercial drivers licenses being in the hands of unqualified drivers, Ohio is cracking down on CDLs for those drivers not born in the United States. The CDLs of 1,200 foreign-born drivers will be downgraded to a Class D by the state for failing to adequately meet standards proving they are in the United States legally.

Ohio Department of Public Safety spokesman Bret Crow confirmed the downgrade to The Center Square last week. “Those receiving this notice who believe their documents do meet the updated federal standards may request a hearing with the Bureau of Motor Vehicles to dispute the downgrade and/or submit additional documentation to BMV to prove their eligibility,” he said.

Late last month, the Ohio BMV announced in a press release it was contacting approximately 5,000 non-domiciled CDL holders to inquire whether they were complying with new federal regulations imposed last September.

“A non-domiciled CDL is a federally authorized U.S. commercial driver license issued to an individual who has legal presence and is legally authorized to work in the United States but is not a permanent resident. In September 2025, FMCSA updated its eligibility requirements for existing non-domiciled CDLs, limiting who qualifies for this credential,” the BMV explained.

The BMV also included an important note about rule updates from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

“The Ohio BMV has not issued or renewed any non-domiciled CDL credentials since FMCSA updated its rules in September 2025. The Ohio BMV does not........

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