BISMARCK, N.D. – On Friday, Senator John Hoeven (R-ND) announced the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has completed its review of North Dakota’s commercial driver’s licenses (CDL) program and approved the state to resume issuing non-domiciled CDLs. Last month, Hoeven secured a commitment from FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs to expedite its audit for the state, citing the need to provide certainty for North Dakota industries, including farmers, who are facing an early spring planting this year, and the need to provide assurances that sufficient CDL operators are available to move equipment, seed and fertilizer.
“DOT’s announcement gives North Dakota the green light to resume issuing non-domiciled CDLs, which helps ensure our producers and businesses have access to the workforce they need,” said Hoeven. “With spring planting underway, it’s critical that our farmers can rely on qualified drivers to move equipment, seed and fertilizer. We thank FMCSA for working with us to complete this review and providing the certainty our state needs to keep goods moving and support our economy.”
