Stop The Killing On Our Highways
Illegal aliens with CDL are killing Americans across our Nation
Thanks to #BidenOpenBoarders and #BlueStates, America’s highways are infested with illegal aliens who cannot read or speak English. They are driving 18-wheelers thanks to CDL’s issued by BlueStates.
This must be stopped!
Summary of the Situation and Actions Being Taken
On August 12, 2025, a devastating crash occurred on Florida's Turnpike near mile marker 170 in St. Lucie County, claiming the lives of three Americans in a minivan. The incident involved Harjinder Singh, a 42-year-old undocumented immigrant who entered the U.S. illegally via the Mexico border in 2018. Driving a semi-truck, Singh attempted a reckless and prohibited U-turn, colliding with the oncoming vehicle. Florida Highway Patrol described his actions as "shocking and criminal," emphasizing the profound impact on the victims' families, who were aged 30, 37, and 54.
Singh, who held a commercial driver's license (CDL) issued by California, was arrested in Stockton, CA, on August 17 and charged with three counts of vehicular homicide. An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detainer has been placed on him, ensuring deportation following his criminal proceedings.
The crash has spotlighted a broader national crisis regarding CDL issuance to undocumented immigrants and foreign nationals, particularly through "non-domiciled" licenses that allow operation without full U.S. residency. California's DMV, criticized for lax standards, granted Singh his CDL despite his immigration status, requiring only minimal training like 15 hours of behind-the-wheel practice.
This has fueled concerns over public safety, as non-English-speaking or unvetted migrant drivers exploit policy loopholes from the prior Biden-Harris administration, leading to increased highway incidents. Advocacy groups like American Truckers United (ATU) have long warned of national security risks, citing unvetted drivers and sanctuary state practices that enable such licensing.
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) called issuing a CDL to an illegal immigrant "asinine," underscoring threats to American roads.
In response, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has signaled imminent major actions to address the CDL crisis. Blaming Democrat-run sanctuary states for distributing licenses to unqualified foreigners, Duffy announced a nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs in June 2025 and enforced the English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule to curb safety hazards from non-fluent drivers.
He promised more details soon, highlighting "red flags" in current distributions.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) urged Duffy on August 18 to suspend states' issuance of non-domiciled CDLs, mandate 10-year driving history checks for applicants, and investigate recruitment practices of motor carriers employing such drivers.
Similarly, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) demanded accountability from California, questioning how Singh obtained his CDL and calling for stricter federal oversight to prevent future tragedies.
Transportation experts note a rising trend of similar incidents over the past four to five years, attributing it to relaxed immigration and licensing policies.
Florida officials, including Executive Director Dave Kerner, have vowed thorough prosecution, while broader reforms could include banning foreign CDLs and enhanced carrier safety audits. These steps aim to safeguard highways, though critics argue they come too late amid ongoing migrant influxes. The incident underscores tensions between immigration enforcement, labor needs in trucking, and public safety, with potential for legislative changes under the current administration.
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