Indiana Pulls Nearly 1,800 Non‑Domiciled CDLs Under New Law - Transport Topics
Indiana has revoked nearly 1,800 commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) issued to non-residents under a new law requiring CDL holders to prove state residency. This affects drivers who obtained a CDL in Indiana but live elsewhere, and carriers employing them.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Non-resident CDL holders in Indiana and motor carriers employing them. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediate; revocations are already occurring.. 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
Indiana now requires CDL holders to be state residents; non-domiciled CDLs are being revoked.
Who it affects
Non-resident CDL holders in Indiana and motor carriers employing them.
What you must do
Affected drivers must obtain a CDL from their state of residence. Carriers must verify driver residency and ensure valid CDLs.
Deadline
Immediate; revocations are already occurring.
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