Maritime Industry Briefing: Non-Domicile CDL Rule, Gibson Guitar Experience at Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale

## Non-Domicile CDL Final Rule Brings Changes According to *FreightWaves*, the U.S. Department of Transportation's new 'non-domicile' commercial driver's license (CDL) final rule is 'a win' for the maritime and logistics industries, despite not being 'perfect.' The rule eliminates the use of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) as a pathway to obtaining a commercial license, and restricts eligibility to only H-2A, H-2B, and E-2 visa holders. This is expected to impact around 97% of the current 200,000 non-domiciled CDL holders, reducing the total by 30,000 to 40,000 drivers. 'While the rule isn't perfect, it's still a win for the industry,' the *FreightWaves* article states. 'Restricting non-domiciled CDLs to only certain visa categories will help address concerns about safety and compliance.' ## Gibson Guitar Experience Debuts at Ritz-Carlton Fort Lauderdale In other news, *PR Newswire* reports that The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale will soon debut a new 'Gibson Guitar Experience' at the beachfront resort. The month-long collaboration will showcase live music performances, guitar-themed dining experiences, sound-focused spa rituals, and support for the Gibson Gives foundation. Guests will have the opportunity to learn about and play Gibson guitars during their stay. 'This spring, The Ritz-Carlton, Fort Lauderdale will debut the Gibson Guitar Experience, offering guests an immersive musical journey during their stay,' the announcement states. The new program aims to provide a unique experience for guests while also supporting the guitar manufacturer's charitable initiatives.