May a State Driver’s Licensing Agency (SDLA) issue a non-domiciled CLP or CDL to an individual who is present in the United States under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) immigration policy as a citizen of Mexico?

NOTE: Though this guidance was rescinded via an interim final rule published on September 29, 2025 (90 FR 46509, 46517), it remains in effect due to a stay order issued by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia on November 13, 2025.  The order prevents the interim final rule...

Are there recommended best practices if a State permits a third party examiner to administer CDL knowledge tests?

FMCSA-STCDL-384-FAQ01(2023-02-13)

Part 384 – State Compliance with Commercial Driver’s License Programs

States' Voluntary Use of Third Party Knowledge Test Examiners

Third Party Knowledge Testing FAQ

Question 1:...

Record of Violations, 87 Fed. Reg. 13192 (March 9, 2022)

FMCSA-FR-87FR13192(2022-03-09)

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Record of Violations, 87 Fed. Reg. 13192 (March 9, 2022)

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May States allow third party testers to administer CDL knowledge tests for all classes and endorsements, without any State examiner being present?

FMCSA-CDL-383.75-Q01(2022-02-03)

Commercial Driver’s License Standards: Regulatory Guidance Concerning Third Party Testers Conducting the Knowledge Test, 87 Fed. Reg. 6045 (Feb. 3, 2022)

FMCSA-FR-87FR6045(2022-02-03)

Commercial Driver’s License Standards: Regulatory Guidance Concerning Third Party Testers Conducting the Knowledge Test, 87 Fed. Reg. 6045 (Feb. 3, 2022)

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How will State Driver Licensing Agencies (SDLAs) use the Clearinghouse?

FMCSA-D&A-CLEAR-382.725-FAQ001(2022-01-27)

Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Notification of Updated Regulatory Guidance; Request for Comments, 84 Fed. Reg. 8464

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Commercial Driver's License Standards, Requirements and Penalties; Notification of Updated Regulatory Guidance; Request for Comments, 84 Fed. Reg. 8464 (Mar. 8, 2019

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Tank Vehicle Definition

Regulatory guidance and applicability of the tank vehicle definition to intermediate bulk containers (IBCs).

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Commercial Driver’s License Testing and Commercial Learner’s Permit Standards, 77 FR 30919 (May 24, 2012)

The Federal...