Originally published at: https://freightwaves-2026.local/news/california-could-lose-authority-to-issue-any-cdl-under-duffys-nuclear-option-its-on-the-table
Secretary Duffy has moved beyond funding threats. He’s now openly discussing pulling California’s ability to issue commercial driver’s licenses to anyone, a move that would effectively ground 700,000 CDL holders and create supply chain chaos that would make the 2021 port backups look like a minor inconvenience.