Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is blasting Democratic-led states over a lawsuit seeking to block federal access to millions of CDL records, escalating a major fight over commercial driver enforcement and privacy.
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Democrat State’s Sue Trump Administration as Fight Over Foreign Truck Drivers and English Proficiency Intensifies
A coalition of 21 states and Washington, D.C., challenges the Trump administration as federal officials intensify CDL enforcement, including English-proficiency requirements and scrutiny of improperly issued non-domiciled commercial licenses.
English Requirement or Racism? Why Trucking’s Language Rule Is Really a Safety Standard
Renewed enforcement of English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers has reignited accusations of discrimination. But is the rule about race—or a longstanding safety standard designed to protect America’s highways?
Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States
Washington, D.C. Aug. 10, 2026. Federal transportation and homeland security officials say a three-day commercial vehicle enforcement operation across four Midwestern states resulted in hundreds of drivers and vehicles being placed out of service, dozens of arrests and immigration detentions, and the recovery of nearly $1 million in stolen cargo. The U.S. Department of TransportationContinueContinue reading “Operation Highway Shield Targets Unsafe Commercial Drivers Across Four States”
Duffy Unveils New National Roadway Safety Strategy With Increased Focus on Commercial Trucking
The updated National Roadway Safety Strategy aims to reduce traffic deaths and serious injuries by focusing on safer people, safer roads, and safer vehicles. With commercial trucking enforcement playing a significant role, the strategy will address dangerous practices and improve coordination with law enforcement.