Originally published at: H.R. 5688 Explained — What It Means for Drivers, Fleets, and the Future of CDLs - FreightWaves
The political shorthand you saw on social platforms—“If you support HR5688, you support foreigners driving trucks”—is misleading. What this bill really does is change how non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) are issued in the U.S. It’s not about nationality; it’s about eligibility, record-keeping and compliance. Whether you’re an owner-operator running your own authority, a small…