Why the problem with the CDL system is bigger than just ‘non-domiciled drivers’

May 07, 2025 at 01:29 PM CST
Lately, it feels like every time there’s a truck accident posted online, the comment section turns into the same broken record: “Must’ve been one of those foreign drivers.” “Probably someone with a non-domicile CDL.” “Another reason they’re taking our jobs.” Let me be crystal clear: That line of thinking? It’s full of assumptions, it’s dangerous, and it completely misses the real problem. This issue with non-domiciled CDL holders exploding across the freight industry? It ain’t about race. It ain’t about people coming here trying to “steal” work.

May 07, 2025 at 01:29 PM CST

Lately, it feels like every time there’s a truck accident posted online, the comment section turns into the same broken record:

“Must’ve been one of those foreign drivers.”

“Probably someone with a non-domicile CDL.”

“Another reason they’re taking our jobs.”

Let me be crystal clear: That line of thinking? It’s full of assumptions, it’s dangerous, and it completely misses the real problem.

This issue with non-domiciled CDL holders exploding across the freight industry? It ain’t about race. It ain’t about people coming here trying to “steal” work.