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Non-Domiciled CDL Rule: What It Means for Your Driver Hiring (2026)

Mark Stulzer

Published on: 23/10/2026

FMCSA's non-domiciled CDL rule took effect March 16, 2026 and could remove up to 194,000 drivers. Here is what it means for your fleet, with 6 steps to protect your seats.

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DOT Driver Qualification File Requirements (2026 Checklist for Fleet Owners)

Mark Stulzer

Published on: 22/09/2026

What FMCSA requires in every driver qualification file under 49 CFR Part 391, with a document by document table, retention periods, the four items that expire every twelve months, and what an incomplete file costs.

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