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The hearing information is available online at [https://transportation.pasenategop.com/](https://transportation.pasenategop.com/) .  \nA strong Federal partnership with the Commonwealth is essential on this issue. We must act in coordination to ensure the safety, security and integrity of our interconnected transportation systems. Feel free to contact my office with any questions. I look forward to your response.  \nSenator Judy Ward 30th Senatorial District  \nEnclosure  \nHon. Sean Duffy and Hon. Kristi Noem January 6, 2026  \nPage 2  \ncc: Honorable Donald J. Trump, His Excellency the President of the United States Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation  \nHonorable Josh Shapiro, Governor of Pennsylvania  \nPennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee  \nPennsylvania House Transportation Committee  \nHonorable Michael Carroll, Secretary of Transportation  \nHonorable Dr. Carrie Rowe, Secretary of Education  \nLt. Col. George Bivens, Acting Commissioner of the State Police  \nRebecca Oyler, Pennsylvania Motor Truck Association  \nEnclosure  \nSection 1. Findings from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT):  \n• Following new federal regulations issued by the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), effective Monday, September 29, 2025 – and as directed by the USDOT – PennDOT paused the issuance of all non-domiciled Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) products until further notice. Although federal regulations are not in effect due to a subsequent stay granted by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia in November, PennDOT's pause remains in effect.  \n• Under federal and state laws, a non-domiciled CDL can be issued to a lawfully present driver who is legally authorized to work or reside temporarily in the United States.  \n• All CDL applicants must: (1) Complete an application for a CLP; (2) Provide required proof of identity and residency documentation; (3) Complete applicable knowledge tests;(4) Complete Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT), if applicable, from a provider on the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR); and (5) Successfully complete skills testing.  \n• Non-domiciled CDL holders receive the same ELDT from CDL training providers on the federal TPR approved by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and meet the same requirements as any applicant seeking a CDL.  \n• The proof of identity documents differ from those required of a U.S. citizen or lawful permanent resident. Valid immigration documentation, such as an unexpired Employment Authorization Document or an unexpired foreign passport accompanied by an approved I-94 Arrival/Departure Record, is required to be presented by the applicant, per federal regulations. The immigration documents provided are further verified through use of the federal Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system.  \n• Current federal law does not require PennDOT to retain copies of immigration documents nor to conduct a SAVE verification, however, PennDOT goes above and beyond federal requirements with these actions.  \n• For non-permanent or temporary residents, the expiration date of the CDL coincides with the date of their approved length of stay or work authorization in the SAVE system.  \n• ","cbCaijVASTAAw7PG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijVASTAAw7PG","pdf",537311,"English","# Findings and recommendations from the hearing\n## Findings from Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT)\n## Findings from Pennsylvania State Police (PSP)\n## Findings from Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE)","[{\"question\":\"What triggered the Pennsylvania Senate Transportation Committee’s fact-finding mission and public hearing?\",\"answer\":\"The letter states it followed up on a fact-finding mission tied to a public hearing on December 9, 2025, entitled “Commercial Vehicle Safety and Nondomiciled CDLs.”\"},{\"question\":\"How does PennDOT handle issuance of non-domiciled CLP and CDL products after new USDOT regulations?\",\"answer\":\"It describes that PennDOT paused issuance of all non-domiciled CLP and CDL products effective September 29, 2025, and notes the pause remains in effect despite a later court stay.\"},{\"question\":\"What role does the Pennsylvania State Police play in verifying commercial driver’s license status during roadside inspections?\",\"answer\":\"It explains inspectors obtain and document the driver’s CDL on the inspection report, run computer queries through multiple systems, and use CDL information to confirm license class, endorsements, and compliance with commercial/medical restrictions.\"}]","Commercial Vehicle Safety and Nondomiciled CDLs - Fact-Finding Letter to Federal Partners | PDF"]