State asks 8800 commercial drivers’ license holders to prove citizenship, legal immigration status

By: Anita Wadhwani

Outlets: Tennessee Lookout

Published: January 22, 2026

Words: 322

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 4 days ago

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The Tennessee Department of Safety and Homeland Security is requiring about 8,800 commercial drivers’ license holders to provide in-person proof of citizenship or lawful permanent residence by April 6, department officials told lawmakers Wednesday.

The requirement aligns with the directives by the Trump administration that target non-citizen commercial drivers.

In April, the president issued an executive order mandating English proficiency requirements for commercial licenses. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy in June announced a nationwide …

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