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 […]
Trump’s EPA halts Newsom’s green trucking plan for those outside California
Trump Administration Halts California’s Emissions Standards for Trucks WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is challenging California’s attempt to implement a costly emissions standard for trucks that, according to officials, could effectively nationalize Governor Gavin Newsom’s green energy initiatives. On Tuesday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced it had disapproved California’s heavy-duty inspection and maintenance […]
GOP lawmaker pushes for stricter enforcement on illegal trucking licenses to stop ‘preventable’ fatalities
Proposed Bill Targets Illegal Aliens and Driver’s Licenses Arizona Congressman Andy Biggs is putting forward a new bill aimed at regulating illegal immigrants from acquiring commercial driver’s licenses. The issue has come to light as many tragic incidents involving illegal alien truck drivers have occurred. These drivers often secure their CDLs in states with lax […]
Governor Newsom Goes Against Transportation Secretary Duffy, Prolongs Licenses for Migrant Trucking
California’s Governor Gavin Newsom is standing up to the Trump administration’s Transportation Department. Recently, Sean Duffy has supported 17,000 immigrant truck drivers, giving them the chance to drive on U.S. roads. The state’s DMV has decided to allow those immigrants who previously lost their licenses due to Duffy’s enforcement of regulations to drive again for […]
DOT warns of withdrawing $73M from NY due to audit revealing that half of commercial trucking licenses were issued to illegal drivers
Concerns Over New York’s Commercial Truck Licenses Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy issued a significant warning on Friday, suggesting that $73 million in federal highway funds earmarked for New York could be confiscated. This comes in light of an audit revealing that over half of the commercial truck licenses in the state were improperly issued to […]
Waabi announces significant advancement in AI-driven self-driving trucking technology
A New Era in Trucking Waabi has taken a significant step forward in the world of self-driving trucks. Their latest development involves combining Waabi Driver technology with the Volvo VNL Autonomous truck. This partnership marks a considerable advancement toward safe and commercially viable autonomous solutions in freight transport. This new autonomous trucking system also incorporates […]
Outside groups take advantage of the US trucking industry by using illegal drivers, according to an expert.
Concerns Regarding Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers in the U.S. A trucking company executive has raised alarms about what he describes as the “export” and “exploitation” of the U.S. trucking sector by foreign-owned companies that flout regulations. He suggests this trend might explain the rise in illegal immigrant drivers joining the industry. The federal government is […]
Truckers challenge the driver-shortage belief that has resulted in an influx of foreign workers in long-haul trucking.
Concerns Over Truck Driver Shortage and Industry Dynamics Once seen as a cornerstone of the American Dream, truck driving has started to lose its appeal, with reports of high turnover and a reliance on inexperienced drivers raising questions about safety and security on roads. Some truck drivers have shared their views, suggesting that the purported […]
Undocumented Immigrant’s Trucking Firms Obtained $36K from Taxpayers Prior to Fatal Indiana Accident
Fatal Semi-Truck Crash Involving Undocumented Driver Reports indicate that an undocumented immigrant truck driver, implicated in a deadly semi-truck accident in Indiana, previously ran a company that received taxpayer funds. The individual has been identified as Borko Stankovic, who was involved in a crash on October 15 that resulted in one fatality. Documents analyzed by […]