Press Release

For Immediate Release

OOIDA thanks Administration for pausing B-1 Visas, tells governors to suspend non-domiciled CDL programs

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association issued this statement in response to the announcement by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio pausing all issuance of worker visas for commercial truck drivers:

OOIDA applauds the Administration for seeing through the myth of a truck driver shortage and continuing efforts to restore commonsense safety standards on our nation’s highways. Pausing visas for commercial truck drivers will help ensure only qualified individuals get licensed. Additionally, there is unlikely to be any negative effect on the supply chain, as the trucking industry continues to face overcapacity. The misuse of visa programs along with the rise of non-domiciled CDL holders in recent years has fueled a flood of drivers into our country who struggle to operate safely in full compliance with regulations. Earlier this week, OOIDA called on U.S. DOT and states to immediately suspend non-domiciled CDL programs. We are working with the Administration and Congress on implementing more comprehensive licensing and training standards that will prevent unsafe drivers from ever getting behind the wheel. ~ Todd Spencer, president of OOIDA.

Non-domiciled CDL program

Earlier this week, OOIDA also asked the U.S. Department of Transportation and governors in 43 states to suspend issuing non-domiciled CDLs due to safety concerns. Sample letter and more information in this Land Line Media article: https://landline.media/ooida-calls-on-governors-to-stop-issuing-non-domiciled-cdls/