Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non‑Domiciled CDLs, CLPs: TT Daily

March 18, 2026

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Oregon Permanently Ends Issuing Non-Domiciled CDLs, CLPs

Oregon has permanently stopped issuing non-domiciled commercial driver licenses and learner’s permits in a move that will impact 900 drivers. Read more…

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Hormuz Reopening Looks Unlikely Without a Ceasefire

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Trump Waives Jones Act in Bid to Lower Fuel Prices

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Trump Team Moves to Open Venezuela Oil Sector Wider

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GOVERNMENT

Trump Postpones Summit With Xi as Iran War Rages On

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