NC Resumes CDLs Amid New Federal Rules | Durham News

North Carolina can resume issuing commercial driver’s licenses to legal migrants after a federal funding threat, but new rules make it nearly impossible for most non-citizens — now requiring specific work visas instead of just legal residency. A review of 3,000 licenses found 1,100 were invalid or expired, sparking national attention from the Trump administration and trucking industry, which backs stricter standards for road safety. While the state can issue licenses again, only a few applicants in recent years would qualify under the tougher新规, and a lawsuit challenges the new rules — though they’re already in effect for new applications. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/51768c19003d047e