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2025-10-28 18:36:30 -

Whistleblower: Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers Sending ‘Shockwave’ Through U.S. Trucking Industry
CHICAGO, Illinois — A veteran trucking industry leader is sounding the alarm over what he calls a growing crisis caused by illegal immigrant truck drivers operating with sanctuary state-issued licenses, warning the issue is endangering U.S. roads and “killing” small American trucking businesses. Mike Kucharski, co-owner and vice president of JKC Trucking in Illinois,...

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2025-10-09 15:57:43 -

American Trucking Associations Urges Congress to Require English Test for Commercial Drivers
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is pushing lawmakers to adopt stricter standards for commercial driver qualifications, particularly English Language Proficiency (ELP), in an effort to improve safety on U.S. highways. In an October 8 letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson and other congressional leaders, ATA President and CEO Chris Spear emphasized gaps in...

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2025-11-13 15:30:00 -

California to revoke 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses issued to immigrants after federal review
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California officials announced plans to revoke approximately 17,000 commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) issued to immigrants after discovering that many of the licenses had expiration dates extending beyond the holders’ authorized legal stay in the United States. According to NBC Bay Area, the move comes amid renewed scrutiny from the Trump...

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2025-10-10 15:57:28 -

Company fined after firing female concrete truck driver, calling it “not women’s work”
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — A trucking and concrete company has been fined tens of thousands of dollars after firing a female driver because management claimed the job was not “women’s work.” According to the Minnesota Department of Human Rights (MDHR), Lakes Concrete Plus was ordered to pay $45,000 in damages for wrongful termination and gender-based discrimination. The fine...

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2025-11-17 16:39:56 -

Court blocks new federal rules limiting which immigrants can obtain commercial driver’s licenses
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal appeals court has halted the Transportation Department’s newly announced restrictions that would sharply limit which immigrants are eligible to obtain commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), ruling that the agency failed to follow proper procedure and did not justify the safety need for the policy. According to ABC News, the U.S. Court of Appeals for...

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2025-05-07 02:27:06 -

CVSA Announces Enforcement of English Proficiency Standards for Commercial Truck Drivers Starting June 25, 2025
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has announced that beginning June 25, 2025, commercial vehicle operators in the U.S. who fail to comply with federal English language proficiency (ELP) requirements will be placed out-of-service. This significant announcement comes days after President Trump signed an Executive Order reversing a 2016 directive that prevented authorities from...

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2025-03-31 16:16:23 -

Fake Shipping Contractor Steals $350,000 Worth of Beef From Tennessee Meatpacking Plant
BEAN STATION, Tenn. — Authorities are investigating after a fake shipping contractor made off with $350,000 worth of beef from a meatpacking plant in Bean Station, according to a report from the Grainger County Sheriff's Office. Deputies were called to Southeastern Provisions on Helton Road after two customers reported they never received their shipments of meat. The company’s...

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2025-11-11 19:01:18 -

Federal court pauses FMCSA’s non-domiciled CDL rule amid legal challenge
WASHINGTON, D.C. — A federal appeals court has temporarily halted the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) controversial rule restricting commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) for certain non-citizens, granting relief to drivers and carriers while the case undergoes judicial review. According to FreightWaves, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of...

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2025-02-04 23:11:32 -

How to Start a CDL Course: Requirements and Steps
Introduction If you want to become a professional truck driver and obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), enrolling in a #CDL course is the first step. In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to start your journey toward a successful career in the trucking industry. 1. What is a CDL and Why Do You Need It? A CDL is a mandatory certification required to operate large...

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2025-10-12 16:15:15 -

Indian national with New York CDL detained by ICE for illegal U.S. residency
OKLAHOMA CITY, Okla. — A man identified only as Anmol, an Indian national, has been detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after being found illegally residing in the United States while holding a New York commercial driver’s license (CDL). According to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ICE officers encountered Anmol last month during a routine truck...

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2025-11-12 14:29:57 -

Louisiana trucker honored with custom Kenworth and $50,000 prize in Pilot’s Road Warrior contest
BAYTOWN, Texas — Truck stop operator Pilot celebrated professional driver Stacy Batiste of Lafayette, Louisiana, as the 2025 Road Warrior Champion, surprising him with a custom-built Kenworth truck and a $50,000 cash prize. According to Pilot Company, the award recognizes drivers who demonstrate exceptional dedication, safety, and service in keeping America’s freight moving....

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