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FMCSA pushes to require states to keep records from non-domiciled CDL applicants for two years - CDLLife

Detected July 11, 2026 · in Trucking / FMCSA Compliance

FMCSA proposes requiring states to keep records from non-domiciled CDL applicants for two years, increasing recordkeeping obligations for motor carriers and state agencies.

Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 11, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. Motor carriers employing non-domiciled CDL drivers, state licensing agencies should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Proposed rule; comment period likely open. Effective date TBD after final rule.. 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

States must retain records from non-domiciled CDL applicants for two years instead of current shorter periods.

Who it affects

Motor carriers employing non-domiciled CDL drivers, state licensing agencies

What you must do

Ensure your drivers' non-domiciled CDL records are maintained for at least two years; verify state compliance.

Deadline

Proposed rule; comment period likely open. Effective date TBD after final rule.

Source: https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMivAFBVV95cUxQS2k4Xy1tMHMxRUduZENPbmlORXZmcURaYWVNVXRHWTA4LXNlSVdEbExQdTJYeFY4eFRNYnk5eW5GcFVWb3F5VFQtdGJralVJaGxibHl3UThybVlfQkNlWHJfVDRRUjRWVkpaazVCZXZ0OXVsZG9nb1BYR3ZiWDBKU2hhSEoyc21hOUpEYzVQNmx0ZkNSUU84cm5FcEVONVY4YUJsc29NaGJjTHdsWWIxb1RpRGpoUnFmRVZJLQ?oc=5

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