The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has expanded its crackdown on non-domiciled Commercial Driver's Licenses (CDLs) to Illinois, following a nationwide audit that uncovered widespread non-compliance and improper issuance of such licenses. The FMCSA's audit revealed that over 25% of California's non-domiciled CDLs were improperly issued, including licenses extended years beyond drivers' lawful presence in the U.S. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-oregon-halt-non-domiciled-cdls-amid-federal-crack-down?utm_source=openai)) In response, Illinois has suspended the issuance and renewal of non-domiciled CDLs to comply with the FMCSA's emergency interim final rule, which imposes stricter eligibility requirements for foreign drivers seeking these licenses. The new federal requirements mandate that non-citizens seeking non-domiciled CDLs must hold employment-based visas and undergo mandatory immigration status checks through the federal SAVE system. States that fail to comply risk losing federal highway funds, with California facing a potential cut of $160 million in the first year if it did not comply. ([freightwaves.com](https://www.freightwaves.com/news/california-oregon-halt-non-domiciled-cdls-amid-federal-crack-down?utm_source=openai))