DMVs are cutting CDL standards, allowing illegal immigrants to obtain licenses, putting Americans at risk on the roadways
By ljdevon // 2025-07-14
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America’s highways are facing a growing crisis—one fueled by reckless immigration policies, weakened commercial driver’s licensing standards, and an alarming surge of unqualified migrant drivers piloting deadly big rigs. According to trucking safety advocates, the Biden regime's open-border policies have already unleashed a flood of non-English-speaking, unvetted drivers onto U.S. roads, turning interstates into potential death traps. Meanwhile, DMV employees across several states are being arrested for selling CDLs to illegal immigrants, bypassing critical safety checks. With fatal crashes involving migrant truckers on the rise, experts warn that America’s highways are no longer safe—and immediate action must be taken before more lives are lost. Key points:
  • Multiple fatal crashes this year have involved non-domiciled CDL holders, including a deadly Austin, Texas, collision that killed five Americans.
  • Trucking advocates report a sharp increase in unvetted, non-English-speaking migrant drivers operating 80,000-pound rigs due to federal loopholes and DMV corruption.
  • Florida authorities recently seized $120,000 and arrested eight people in a cash-for-CDL scheme, where hundreds of fraudulent licenses were issued to illegal immigrants with no testing or training.
  • Illinois’ "non-domiciled" CDL program faces scrutiny, with critics warning that similar fraud could happen nationwide unless stricter vetting and English-proficiency requirements are enforced.
  • The Trump administration has cracked down by enforcing English Language Proficiency (ELP) rules for CDL holders—measures the Biden administration has ignored.

The deadly toll of migrant drivers and lax licensing

Shannon Everett of American Truckers United (ATU) has been sounding the alarm for months, warning that the surge of non-domiciled CDL holders—many of whom barely understand English—has transformed highways into "a national security threat." His concerns are not unfounded. Earlier this year, an Austin crash involving a migrant trucker killed five Americans, exposing a disturbing trend: too many fatal rig wrecks involve non-citizen drivers with questionable training. "The pattern in these crashes is undeniable," Everett posted on X. "Too many of these tragedies involve non-citizen truck drivers—drivers who are unvetted, unqualified, untrained, and exploiting lax regulations." He urged Americans to stay vigilant on highways, advising drivers to "have an escape plan" if trapped in stalled traffic near big rigs. The Biden administration doubled down on these reckless policies last year. ATU revealed that the White House "bragged about bringing 876,000 new drivers into the market"—effectively flooding the industry with unqualified drivers. Worse, sanctuary states like Illinois continue issuing "non-domiciled" CDLs, raising fears that more  fraud could emerge nationwide. Already, DMVs from California to New York, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and Texas have been caught issuing CDLs to illegals.

Florida’s CDL scandal: How corruption puts lives in danger

In Florida, investigators uncovered a shocking cash-for-CDL scheme, where DMV employees allegedly sold driver’s licenses to undocumented immigrants—many of whom never underwent proper testing or training. Law enforcement seized $120,000 in illicit profits, arresting eight people involved in a scam that lasted two years. Authorities believe "hundreds, if not thousands" of fraudulent licenses were issued, with detainees potentially facing criminal charges. Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned the scandal may be far more widespread: "Now that we know what happened here, there’s a good chance it could be happening in another county." The implications are dire—fraudulent CDLs put untrained drivers behind the wheel of massive, 80,000-pound trucks, posing lethal risks to everyone on the road. Illinois state Rep. Adam Niemerg (R-Dieterich), warns that Illinois' "non-domiciled" CDL program could be exploited similarly. "We’ve already got driver's licenses for illegals in Illinois," he said. "But giving them CDLs? That’s a whole other level of irresponsibility." Experts stress that English proficiency must be a requirement for CDL holders, especially since interstate signs and federal regulations are written in English—a key safety concern. Illinois officials insist their non-domiciled CDL program follows federal rules, requiring proof of lawful residency and Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT). However, critics argue loopholes persist, and unless stricter enforcement takes effect, highways will remain unpredictably dangerous. America’s highways are becoming battlegrounds of negligence, where lax immigration policies, DMV corruption, and unqualified drivers are turning rigs into potential weapons. As Florida’s CDL scandal proves, the system is riddled with fraud—and unless decisive action is taken, more innocent lives will be lost. The Trump administration’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule was a step forward, but without strict enforcement, the crisis will only escalate. Americans must demand accountability—before the next fatal crash hits closer to home. Sources include: Zerohedge.com AmericanTruckers.com OverdriveOnline.com AdvantageNews.com X.com
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