Florida Cops Pull Dozens of Truck Drivers from Roads – Including Illegal Aliens With ‘Literally No Name’
Florida law enforcement agencies have reported the results of a large-scale commercial trucking enforcement operation that led to 176 drivers being taken out of service, along with dozens of immigration-related arrests.
Over a four-day period, the Florida Highway Patrol, working alongside partner agencies, inspected more than 3,300 commercial vehicles. Officials said the goal was to identify safety violations and address problems before they led to serious incidents on the road.
According to Major Tom Pikul of the Florida Highway Patrol, some of the most serious hazards involved brake system failures. He explained that issues like cracked brake components and damaged air lines can create extreme danger, noting that a rupture in a brake line can result in a total loss of braking capability.
State officials also reported problems involving driver identification and licensing documentation. Florida Department of Law Enforcement Commissioner Mark Glass said investigators encountered cases where commercial driver’s licenses were missing basic identifying information, including names.
By the end of the operation, authorities said roughly 10 percent of the drivers inspected were placed out of service. In total, 35 individuals were arrested on criminal charges and 42 were taken into custody for immigration violations.
Officials described the findings as part of a broader effort to address concerns about unqualified commercial drivers, including some who may have limited English proficiency or insufficient familiarity with U.S. traffic regulations.
Authorities also pointed to a recent incident on Interstate 75 involving a semitruck that was observed weaving across lanes, prompting multiple 911 calls from other motorists. According to WOFL, the driver later recorded a blood alcohol content of 0.27 during testing, which is seven times the legal limit for commercial drivers. Investigators also reported finding alcohol inside the vehicle’s front seat area. The driver, who resides in New York and is originally from Uzbekistan, reportedly had difficulty understanding English during questioning, based on body camera footage.
In response to ongoing concerns about commercial driver qualifications, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced a final rule aimed at preventing individuals who do not meet qualification standards from obtaining commercial driver’s licenses for trucks and buses. He stated that the measure is intended to close what he described as a long-standing safety gap and strengthen oversight of commercial driving eligibility.
Duffy said that under President Trump’s leadership, federal officials are prioritizing roadway safety, including stricter enforcement of language proficiency standards and greater accountability for trucking carriers operating in the United States.
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