Originally published at: https://freightwaves-2026.local/news/the-non-domicile-cdl-final-rule-isnt-perfect-its-still-a-win
It’s a win.
The non-domicile CDL final rule eliminates EADs as a pathway to a commercial license and restricts eligibility to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders. With 97 percent of the current 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders unable to qualify under the new standard, expect 30,000 to 40,000 drivers removed from the commercial pool every year.