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Concerns Over English Language Proficiency Tests for Truck Drivers Adalberto Campero, CEO of Unimex Group based in Pharr, Texas, expressed his initial confusion and subsequent concern upon learning that numerous truck drivers in Texas had been pulled off the roads due to failing English-language tes
Surge of Foreign Drivers in the Trucking Industry In recent months, I have engaged with numerous senior executives from major trucking companies across the U.S. A prevailing sentiment among them is their recent acknowledgment of the significant influx of foreign drivers and motor carriers. Most had
Alabama Strengthens Trucking Regulations Lawmakers and officials in Alabama are intensifying regulations on commercial truck driving to support the industry. Governor Kay Ivey announced the collaboration between the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency (ALEA) and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (
Crisis in U.S. Truck Driving Schools A recent study has shown that almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools across the U.S. face potential closure following a federal Transportation Department review suggesting non-compliance with governmental standards. Impending Accreditation Revocation On D
The latest initiative from the Trump administration to implement standards for commercial truck drivers involves flagging nearly half of the driving schools as noncompliant. Experts believe this will have little impact on the industry overall, though the increased scrutiny on immigrant drivers could
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs across the U.S. could face closure if they continue to lose students following a federal review that revealed potential non-compliance with essential standards. The Transportation Department announced on Monday its intention to revoke certification fro
Department of Transportation’s Crackdown on Truck Driving Schools WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools and training providers as part of a major enforcement initiative under the Trump administration aimed at the truck
Controversy Surrounds Immigrant Truckers Amid New Regulations Harjinder Singh appears on a video screen next to his attorney during court in Fort Pierce, Florida, on November 13, 2025. Singh, an Indian immigrant, was driving an 18-wheeler when he allegedly made an illegal U-turn, resulting in a cras
Listen to the article 2 min This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. Dive Brief: The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has introduced several new topics in its annual Top Industry Issues report for the first time. These topics encompass driver proficienc
