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 […]
Notorious Trucking Industry Practice Faces Scrutiny Amid Increasing Fatal Crashes
As fatalities from highway accidents involving illegal immigrants persist, Washington, D.C. is examining the trucking industry more closely. According to a letter acquired by the Daily Caller News Foundation, Senator Jim Banks, a Republican from Indiana, has reached out to the Department of Transportation (DOT), urging them to look into Chameleon Trucking, a company that […]
Under Trump’s Guidance, DOT Aims to Prevent Unchecked Foreign Drivers from U.S. Trucking Sector
New Safety Reforms on Commercial Driver’s Licenses The announcement on Wednesday from the Trump administration reveals extensive safety reforms aimed at preventing unverified foreign nationals from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses. This move effectively ends a system that allowed a significant number of drivers with questionable backgrounds to operate large trucks and buses in the U.S. […]
Undocumented Immigrants Are Only A Small Part Of The Issues Facing The Trucking Industry
A noticeable loophole allows illegal immigrants to gain access to large trucks, highlighting ongoing issues within the trucking sector, including insufficient training, low wages, and a lack of federal oversight, as revealed by recent findings. In California, laws prevent private trucking programs from charging less than $2,500 in tuition, creating a situation where around 200 […]
Jim Banks Introduces TruckSafe Hotline to Tackle Illegal Drivers and Unlawful Trucking Operations
TruckSafe Tipline Launched by Sen. Jim Banks On Tuesday, Sen. Jim Banks from Indiana introduced the TruckSafe Tipline, aimed at allowing truck drivers and industry members to report concerns about carriers hiring or contracting drivers who may be undocumented. In a statement regarding the TruckSafe Tipline, Banks expressed concern over safety on Indiana roads: “Indiana […]
Senator Banks starts a trucking hotline after four Amish men lose their lives in an accident involving questionable carriers hiring undocumented workers
New Reporting System for Unsafe Trucking Practices Senator Jim Banks from Indiana has introduced a new initiative called the TruckSafe Tip Line, aimed at enabling those in the trucking industry to report companies that may be breaking federal regulations. “If you’re a driver or part of the industry and notice anything dangerous—or if you know […]