Georgia bill would automatically revoke CDLs held by noncitizens after five years

A bill filed in Georgia last week seeks to tighten commercial driver’s license (CDL) standards for noncitizen truck drivers.

Last week, Georgia State Senator Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 442.

If passed, the bill would require that the state of Georgia automatically revoke the CDL of any noncitizen truck driver if their visa expires, or after five years, whichever happens first.

The bill would also require that noncitizens take and pass the knowledge and skills test again in order to renew their CDL.

“One of our main goals as Senate Republicans has been ensuring that everyone is in our state lawfully, and that extends to our roads,” said Sen. Dickerson. “In the last few months, we have seen trucking accidents across the country involving drivers who came here illegally, raising serious concerns about licensing oversight and enforcement. SB 442 simply ensures that everyone on our roads can drive responsibly and is fully aware of the rules, training requirements and safety standards that come with operating a commercial vehicle. By strengthening these safeguards, we can better protect the public and ensure that all commercial drivers are properly qualified to do their jobs.

SB442 was referred to the Senate Committee on Public Safety.

Before he began serving in the Georgia State Senate in 2025, Dickerson co-founded transportation company Quest Trucking.