Letter Urges Transportation Sec. Duffy To Ban Foreign CDLs Amid Series Of Highway Crashes  

Submitted by American Truckers United,

As the deadline for President Trump’s Executive Order 14286, titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers,” looms, a powerful movement is gaining momentum in Washington to address a national security crisis in America’s trucking industry. Signed in April 2025, the order mandates stricter enforcement of road safety regulations. With time running out, American Truckers United has sent an urgent letter to Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy, demanding a ban on non-domicile Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) for non-citizens and restrictions on foreign CDLs to commercial trade zones.

American Truckers United delivered a letter to Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, requesting support for our petition to ban non-domicile CDLs issued to non-citizens and to restrict foreign CDLs. https://t.co/uQv0hwIvmC pic.twitter.com/z71Ba8XnJ6

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 19, 2025

The letter exposes how illegal labor, exploiting loopholes from Biden-era policies, has flooded the industry with unvetted drivers. A recent Zero Hedge report highlighted how CDLs were handed out “like candy,” creating a “public safety nightmare.”

Raman Dhillon of the North American Punjabi Trucking Association warned federal agencies years ago about the dangers, noting that some drivers, with no U.S. driving experience, obtained CDLs within months. “This is a national security issue,” Dhillon told officials, yet the warnings went unheeded.

Breaking News: Biden Administration Was Warned

Biden Administration, FMCSA, DOT, DOL, and OSHA leadership were all in attendance at the Biden Harris Trucking Action Plan. They knew.

As Raman Dhillon told the story, he and the other smaller associations “said in front of… pic.twitter.com/kYfPkPnpL4

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 19, 2025

Compounding the crisis, Major Omar A. Villarreal of the Texas Highway Patrol detailed in a December 2024 letter to the FMCSA how corrupt Mexican officials sell digital CDLs without vetting, endangering lives. Calling for their prohibition.

Texas DPS Justification for the Prohibition of the Mexican Licensisa de Conductor and Canadian Issued Commercial Drivers Licenses pic.twitter.com/sPG8swm4Vi

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 19, 2025

His 17-page report documented safety violations by Mexican and Central American drivers, often employed by U.S. carriers engaging in illegal cabotage. 

ALARMING: Unvetted Non-Citizens Driving 80,000 lb Commercial Vehicles on Our Highways!

According to comments from Texas DPS Officers (attached), many of these drivers are operating with foreign CDLs they have purchased illegally, posing a serious threat to our families. Just… pic.twitter.com/kpKqwWPEpg

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 12, 2025

While his acknowledgment of the fraud in the system is appreciated, his attempt to issue non-domicile CDLs to non-citizens from Mexico and Canada is very misguided, as it risks perpetuating the problem rather than resolving it.

Texas DPS petitioning the FMCSA to issue Non Domiciled CDLS to Mexican and Canadian Truck Drivers HELL NO – BAN THEM ALL pic.twitter.com/oBXWTGLll5

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 19, 2025

Domestically, bribery schemes have exacerbated the problem, with DMV employees in Florida arrested for selling 1,000 untested commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). 

SHOCKING SCANDAL: Florida DMV employees ARRESTED for selling Non-Domicile CDLs to Non-Citizens!

Over 1,000 licenses likely sold to non-citizens with NO training, testing, or vetting—FROM JUST ONE DMV!

American Truckers United warned 4 months ago: Florida is one of 10… https://t.co/j8412VQxB1 pic.twitter.com/XgXFj8X42Y

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 16, 2025

Similar scams have been uncovered in Oregon, Massachusetts, and California.

Given the lack of oversight and accountability, it is no surprise that this ecosystem of drivers now controls major marketplaces.

National Security Threat in Trucking – The majority of the truckloads in Americas two largest ports are now being hauled by Non-Citizen truck drivers when shipped over the road by semi-truck. This is a National Security threat that should be addressed immediately. @SecDuffy… pic.twitter.com/Ho7YGcv9Se

— American Truckers (@atutruckers) June 13, 2025

The truckers’ petition, aligned with EO 14286, urges Duffy to act decisively. A white paper attached to the letter outlines safety threats and proposes solutions to protect highways and American jobs. As Washington feels the pressure, this grassroots effort is gaining traction.