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Up to 61,000 truck drivers in California could soon lose their licenses. Here’s why

By Adam Echelman, CalMatters

A semi-truck carrying crops drives down the street during an early morning illuminated by the soft orange light of the sunrise.
Trucks carrying crops drive through farmland outside of Firebaugh in Fresno County on Sept. 24, 2025. Photo by Larry Valenzuela, CalMatters/CatchLight Local

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New federal regulations could leave California with 61,000 fewer truck drivers as the Trump administration bans certain immigrants from operating large vehicles. With fewer truck drivers on the road, consumers may see higher shipping costs, too. 

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