The American Trucking Associations has supported a decision by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to immediately halt work visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety concerns, reported Newsweek.
ata president Chris Spear said issuing non domiciled commercial driver's licences required 'serious scrutiny' and enforcement of entry level training standards. The pause follows a fatal Florida crash involving an Indian trucker in the US illegally, who investigators said failed English and traffic-rule assessments.
Mr Rubio said the growing number of foreign truckers was 'endangering American lives.' The State Department said the suspension covers visa applicants seeking to operate commercial trucks.
Industry analysts warned the move could worsen the driver shortage, projected to exceed 100,000 by 2030.
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ata president Chris Spear said issuing non domiciled commercial driver's licences required 'serious scrutiny' and enforcement of entry level training standards. The pause follows a fatal Florida crash involving an Indian trucker in the US illegally, who investigators said failed English and traffic-rule assessments.
Mr Rubio said the growing number of foreign truckers was 'endangering American lives.' The State Department said the suspension covers visa applicants seeking to operate commercial trucks.
Industry analysts warned the move could worsen the driver shortage, projected to exceed 100,000 by 2030.
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