The Trump administration has launched an investigation into approximately 75 truck driver training schools across the United States suspected of fraudulently assisting non-citizens in obtaining commercial driver's licenses (CDLs). The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Department of Transportation (DOT) are collaborating on the probe.
According to a DHS release, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) identified these schools for alleged fraudulent activities. These activities reportedly include the use of improper driver certifications, falsification of training records, and insufficient driver training for individuals applying for CDLs, among other violations.
The initiative aims to address concerns over the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses. DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin stated that the investigation is a response to "completely avoidable accidents" and "American lives lost" attributed to individuals with CDLs who were allegedly undocumented immigrants. DHS law enforcement and the DOT are working together to combat CDL fraud, enhance the system's integrity, and investigate the implicated schools nationwide. Mullin described this effort as a "whole-of-government approach" to improve road safety.