TRUCKER PURGE: DOT SHUTS DOWN THOUSANDS – Is YOUR Holiday Travel AT RISK?

A chilling pattern emerged on America’s highways, one Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy vowed to break. It began with a devastating tragedy in Florida – a preventable accident allegedly caused by a driver issued a commercial driver’s license (CDL) without proper verification. This wasn’t an isolated incident, but a symptom of a systemic failure.

Duffy’s agency, working with the Department of Homeland Security, uncovered a disturbing trend: states were granting CDLs to individuals who hadn’t met the necessary qualifications. Many were non-domiciled drivers, meaning their primary residence wasn’t in the state issuing the license, and alarmingly, a significant number were ineligible to drive commercially in the first place.

The investigation revealed a troubling concentration of these improperly issued licenses in certain states. California alone revoked over 17,000 questionable CDLs, and in New York, more than half of the non-domiciled licenses were found to have been issued illegally – potentially to individuals not even legally present in the United States.

The stakes were terrifyingly high. These weren’t just truckers on the road; these drivers were also qualified to operate school buses, placing the nation’s children directly in harm’s way. Duffy emphasized the urgency, stating that unqualified drivers weren’t confined to states with lax regulations, they were traversing the entire country.

Duffy’s response was decisive. He announced the Department of Transportation would withhold federal funding from states failing to comply with licensing regulations. The message was clear: safety wasn’t negotiable. Every tool at the DOT’s disposal would be used to ensure only qualified, proficient drivers were behind the wheel.

Beyond the immediate crisis, Duffy reflected on the broader impact of leadership, praising President Trump’s commitment to effective governance and prioritizing the needs of everyday Americans. He spoke with particular emotion about the loss of his friend, Charlie Kirk, and the powerful legacy of AmericaFest.

Even as he addressed the critical safety concerns, Duffy acknowledged the upcoming surge in holiday travel. He reminded travelers to approach the season with patience and understanding, recognizing the dedication of air traffic controllers and other transportation workers working tirelessly to ensure safe journeys.

Duffy underscored a fundamental principle guiding his agency: safety always takes precedence. He stated unequivocally that he would choose a delayed flight over an unsafe one, every single time. The DOT’s priority, he affirmed, is the well-being of every traveler on American roadways and in the skies.