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🚨 DOT’s Earthquake: Secretary Duffy Cancels 200,000 “Non-Domiciled” CDLs, Challenging the Driver Shortage Narrative
US Secretary of Transportation, Sean Duffy, has made a decision that could shake the industry. He announced a new, final rule, introduced on an emergency basis, aimed at removing nearly 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders—professional driving licenses held by individuals without permanent residence in the issuing state.
The stated reason is alleged numerous irregularities by state licensing agencies linked to fatal accidents. This action calls into question the long-standing narrative of a “driver shortage,” heavily promoted by segments of the industry (primarily the American Trucking Associations – ATA).
⚔️ Confronting the “Shortage” Myth
The new regulations will eliminate hundreds of thousands of operators, which seems contradictory to the need to “expedite” CDL issuance, as seen under the Biden administration’s Trucking Action Plan.
Secretary Duffy openly declared that there is no issue with the flow of goods:
“We do not need non-domiciled CDL drivers to ensure our goods flow across the country. We have American drivers who are ready, willing, and able to take those loads.“
When asked by the media whether his decision would deepen the alleged shortage and affect the availability of goods, the Secretary responded firmly:
“I am not concerned. … I am confident that we will continue to move freight across the country, and we will do it safely. People will get their licenses legally, and when they do, we expect them to comply with the law.“
Duffy, who maintains contact with the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a long-time opponent of the shortage thesis, emphasized that the industry is ready for the changes: “The trucking industry I’ve talked to knows they have a large capacity to absorb the freight from any drivers who have illegal licenses…”
🛡️ A Vision for a Safer Workforce
Ultimately, Duffy presented a vision for secure transport:
“We want to make sure the people who are driving these massive 80,000-pound rigs are well-trained, highly qualified, speak English, and obtained their license legally.”
While the ATA previously estimated a deficit of 60,000 qualified drivers in 2023, they have now ceased publishing current estimates and admit the situation has changed. Jeremy Kirkpatrick of the ATA stated:
“We believe that number has fallen even further since then, as the prolonged freight recession has softened the impact of the shortage on carriers.”
Crucially, he confirmed the current market situation:
“Given the freight capacity surplus in the market, we anticipate the industry is well-positioned to meet demand in the near-term.”
📉 Conclusion: The Driver Crisis Narrative is Retreating
It appears that the DOT has officially acknowledged that there are enough qualified drivers in the USA with adequate English proficiency and proper documentation to move the nation’s freight. If a need for drivers arises in the future, Duffy and the ATA seem keen for young people domestically to take the wheel.
In summary, despite the historical push for the shortage narrative, even the ATA now agrees that there is a “freight capacity surplus” in American trucking and enough citizens to move the goods. The driver crisis narrative is in retreat.
