❌ No Social Security Number = No CDL. Here’s Why. Let’s break it down. From a high-level view, every CDL driver must have: A valid car license 🚗 A DOT physical to prove you’re healthy 🩺 And most importantly, a Social Security number 📜 No Social Security number = no CDL, period. For non-citizens, the only way to get one is with a work visa, and those have start and end dates. The problem? Many states weren’t matching CDL expiration dates to visa dates… creating a massive loophole that the feds