Federal rule limits SC commercial driver’s licenses to lawful non-citizens - National News Desk
Federal rule restricts SC commercial driver’s licenses to lawful non-citizens, impacting eligibility for CDL.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on August 22, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. All commercial drivers in South Carolina seeking a CDL. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate effect; compliance required for all new applications.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
New federal rule limits CDL issuance to lawful non-citizens only.
Who it affects
All commercial drivers in South Carolina seeking a CDL.
What you must do
Ensure all drivers applying for a CDL meet the lawful non-citizen requirement.
Deadline
Immediate effect; compliance required for all new applications.
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