Indiana Revokes 1,790 Non-Domiciled CDLs Under New HEA 1200 Law

Key Details Indiana's Bureau of Motor Vehicles has revoked CDL privileges for approximately 1,790 non-domiciled commercial drivers following the April 1st implementation of House Enrolled Act 1200. Drivers received notification of the restrictions and pending revocation on March 16th, marking a significant shift in Indiana's licensing requirements. Why It Matters The changes align with new Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration restrictions that now limit non-domiciled CDLs to H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders only. This represents part of a larger nationwide trend, with approximately 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders losing their licenses since the federal restrictions took effect. Additional Requirements Beyond visa restrictions, HEA 1200 introduces several new mandates: drivers must demonstrate English language proficiency to obtain a CDL, falsifying records to obtain or maintain a CDL is now a felony offense, and companies face fines up to $50,000 for hiring undocumented immigrant truck drivers. Previous Standards Before these changes, Indiana issued non-domiciled CDLs to applicants with Real ID status, lawful immigration status, and a valid social security number. Required documentation included a valid foreign passport with approved arrival-departure records or work permits. Gregory Dunn, BMV's executive director of communications, confirmed that nearly all non-domiciled CDL drivers in Indiana have now lost their privileges.