Swedish Truckers Get Fast-Pass to US Highways
Published Date: 5/19/2025
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Summary
International Motors, LLC got a special okay for three Swedish drivers to use their own licenses instead of U.S. commercial driver’s licenses while driving here. This means Johan, Kristoffer, and Martin can hit the road in the U.S. without extra paperwork. The change starts now and helps these drivers work smoothly without extra costs or delays.
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.
Three Swedish Drivers Exempted from CDL Rule
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration granted an exemption to International Motors, LLC (Navistar) for three Swedish commercial driver's license holders — Johan Astrom, Kristoffer Lindve, and Martin Uppman — so they do not have to hold a State-issued commercial driver's license to operate commercial motor vehicles in the United States. This change applies to these three named drivers and starts now.
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