Inexpensive Labor, Dangerous Outcomes: How Trucking Firms Gain From Undocumented Drivers
Trucking companies have found a source of inexpensive labor in unauthorized immigrant drivers, but this situation has resulted in serious consequences. Since 2025 began, at least 28 individuals have lost their lives, and many others have been injured due to 16 accidents involving drivers without legal status. Some of these drivers had overstayed their visas, […]
Trump administration shuts down trucking schools associated with unqualified foreign drivers
Trump Administration Takes Action Against Unqualified Trucking Schools A number of tragic incidents involving American fatalities have raised concerns after foreign nationals were issued commercial driver’s licenses, which U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has referred to as “80,000 pound missiles.” In response to these alarming events, the Trump administration has implemented strict measures targeting unqualified […]
New diesel emissions regulations suggested to reduce trucking expenses by $12 billion
Trump Administration Proposes Changes to Truck Emissions Standards The Trump administration is suggesting a rollback of truck emissions standards established during the Biden era. Officials argue this move could save the trucking industry around $12 billion, and potentially ease supply chain costs that contribute to the rising prices of everyday products for consumers. According to […]
Dishonest trucking companies have reached their limit with the new registration system, according to the DOT.
US Trucking Industry Takes Action Against Chameleon Carriers The U.S. trucking landscape faces challenges due to companies that repeatedly accumulate safety violations and fines, only to shut down and reopen under new identities—often referred to as chameleon carriers. This practice allows them to escape regulatory scrutiny and conceal their poor safety histories. To combat this […]
Trucking Groups Unite to Support the SAFE Act
Trucking Associations Urge Congress to Address Dangerous Illegal Activity Increasingly, trucking associations are urging Congress to swiftly tackle what they describe as a highly dangerous type of illegal practice on highways. Recently, eight associations lent their support for the Safety and Accountability in Freight Enforcement (SAFE) Act via a letter to the House Transportation and […]
Trucking leader cautions about inexperienced drivers putting U.S. roads at risk
Officials in the trucking industry are raising alarms about serious dangers on U.S. highways, highlighting issues with untrained commercial truck drivers, many of whom lack basic English skills, and in some cases, are undocumented immigrants. Mike Kucharski, co-owner and VP of JKC Trucking in Illinois, expressed his concerns in an interview, urging for deeper scrutiny […]
Duffy Commemorates One Year of Trump’s Trucking Enforcement: 20,000 Unsafe Drivers Removed, 28,000 Illegal CDLs Canceled
Transportation Secretary Celebrates Trucking Reform Milestone U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy is commemorating the one-year mark since President Trump’s executive order aimed at reforming the trucking industry. This initiative has led to significant federal actions, including the dismissal of over 20,000 drivers lacking English proficiency, the annulment of more than 28,000 improperly issued foreign […]
Trump’s Justice Department supports a position in a significant Supreme Court trucking case — and it could surprise you.
Supreme Court Case on Trucking Regulations A significant debate is taking shape in the Supreme Court regarding America’s road safety. This stems from a push for accountability amidst calls to deregulate the trucking industry. The situation has garnered attention, particularly because of accidents involving undocumented and non-English speaking drivers. The ruling could profoundly affect over […]
Trucking business owner files lawsuit against Washington state over disputed ‘millionaires tax,’ claims it harms small companies.
Legal Challenges Emerge Against Washington’s Income Tax on High Earners The newly implemented income tax on high-income earners in Washington state is already facing opposition. Detractors claim it breaches the state constitution and may negatively impact small businesses. Set at 9.9%, this tax applies to individuals and households earning $1 million or more—a significant departure […]
Jim Banks Proposes ‘Dalilah Law’ to Prevent States from Granting Trucking Licenses to Unauthorized Immigrants
Dalila’s Act Proposal Senator Jim Banks from Indiana is putting forward Dalila’s Act, named in honor of six-year-old Dalila Coleman. This proposed legislation aims to prevent states from granting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to individuals who are undocumented immigrants. Banks unveiled the bill on Wednesday, garnering support from President Donald Trump, who mentioned Dalila during […]