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The Trucking Association of New York endorses the federal crackdown on CDL training providers, aligning with U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, who said the agency, in partnership with Homeland Security, has removed more than 300 CDL training programs to improve safety on the roads.
President Trump unveiled the Freedom Haulers initiative to fast-track veterans into trucking by allowing qualified veterans with heavy-vehicle experience to waive the CDL road-skills test (and, in participating states, some knowledge testing) with expedited training for others; advocates, including a veteran trucking executive, say disciplined veterans are safer on the road and the industry needs drivers, while the plan also targets removing unqualified illegal alien truckers. About 34 states are on board, Trump cited data of veterans having 42% fewer accidents, and officials highlighted strong pay in trucking (roughly 80,000 to 100,000 dollars annually).
A 21-year-old Indian national in the U.S. illegally, Jashanpreet Singh, was sentenced to 4 years and 8 months for three counts of vehicular manslaughter after a 2025 California I-10 crash that killed three; dashcam shows he never braked. Critics, including Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, called the sentence a 'slap on the wrist' and vowed to crack down on illegal immigrant truckers and tighten commercial driver’s license rules, highlighting debates about CDL eligibility for non-citizens and potential language tests for drivers.
Federal authorities say Michael Bon, 33, of Brockton, Mass., a Haitian immigrant with a Massachusetts CDL who had his parole terminated in 2025 but stayed in the U.S., is linked to a fiery I-81 crash in Schuylkill County that killed Pennsylvania State Trooper Michael Pahira Jr.; Bon is charged with involuntary manslaughter, homicide by vehicle and related offenses and is jailed on $700,000 bail ahead of a preliminary hearing. RMV says he was eligible for a non-domiciled CDL under federal standards at the time, while DHS notes his parole/TPS history amid Haitian TPS policy changes.
The Supreme Court rejected Florida’s bid to sue Western states over licensing immigrant truck drivers, ending Florida's cross-state challenge to CDL rules for immigrants.
Two Massachusetts State Police troopers have been suspended without pay after being charged in a CDL bribery scheme, accused of providing passing scores to failed commercial driver’s license applicants in exchange for kickbacks. The troopers, along with two retired troopers and two civilians, face charges including conspiracy, extortion, mail fraud, and falsifying records. The alleged misconduct has prompted internal and federal investigations, with the state police implementing reforms to the Commercial Driver’s License Unit. The ongoing investigation has revealed text messages and exchanges indicating the troopers' involvement in the bribery scheme, with the troopers receiving personal benefits in return for passing unqualified applicants.
Sledgehammer Games, the developers of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 (MW3), have announced that they are actively investigating the controversial issue of "snaking" in the game. Snaking refers to players quickly switching between prone and crouching positions behind cover, making it difficult for opponents to shoot at them. CDL fans have criticized snaking for ruining the viewing experience in competitive matches. The developers empathized with players and expressed their intention to find a balance between allowing players to take advantage of the mechanic while ensuring a good experience for opponents. Concrete changes have yet to be announced, but fans can be reassured that the issue is being addressed.
Modern Warfare 2 developers have teased the return of a fan-favorite Call of Duty map that pro players tested months ago. While the exact map remains a mystery, it is expected to be reintroduced soon. The developers aim to strike a balance between new and classic maps to keep all sides of the community satisfied. They believe there is power in nostalgia and good gameplay in classic maps. The team strives to establish a new stable of maps while bringing back old ones post-launch.