Secretary Noem Backs Dalilah Law to Bar States from Granting Commercial Driver’s Licenses to Illegal Aliens following President Trump’s Proposal at State of the Union - dhs.gov
Secretary Noem supports a law preventing states from issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to illegal aliens, following a proposal by President Trump.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on September 6, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated Medium urgency. All trucking companies and operators seeking to hire drivers. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: No specific deadline stated.. 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 will be barred from granting CDLs to individuals who are not legally present in the U.S.
Who it affects
All trucking companies and operators seeking to hire drivers.
What you must do
Ensure all current and prospective drivers have valid legal status to obtain a CDL.
Deadline
No specific deadline stated.
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