California is revoking approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) due to a federal mandate, impacting thousands of truck drivers in Bakersfield. The U.S. Department of Transportation stated that the CDLs no longer meet federal standards and will expire within 60 days. However, immigrant drivers argue that the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is mistaken and not adhering to their work permits.
Gurman Singh, a truck driver from India with 11 years of experience, received notice last month that his license will be revoked. Singh, a father of two, described the situation as a nightmare and is seeking litigation and assistance from civil groups.
“My life, my livelihood, everything, depends on CDL. How can I feed my family if I lost my CDL?” Singh said…