Untrained CDLs: How Unqualified Immigrants Are Endangering American Roads Rollin' 18 podcast

Untrained CDLs: How Unqualified Immigrants Are Endangering American Roads

17d ago 18:34

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A dangerous situation is unfolding on America's highways as untrained drivers are getting behind the wheels of 80,000-pound commercial vehicles. Walter Gatlin, a 40-year trucking veteran, doesn't mince words about this growing crisis that's endangering lives and devastating the industry.
Drawing on decades of experience and conversations with drivers nationwide, Gatlin dives deep into how unqualified drivers – many without proper training or English language skills – are causing accidents, driving down rates, and tarnishing the reputation of professional truckers. "Having people that are not qualified driving a 40-ton vehicle down the road is unacceptable," he emphasizes. "I don't care who you are, I don't care where you come from."
The podcast examines recent FreightWaves reporting about immigration crackdowns affecting the trucking industry, particularly companies involved in cross-border operations. But Gatlin's concerns extend beyond the border, focusing on the estimated 32% of commercial drivers in states like New York, California, and Florida who may be operating with improperly obtained licenses. He highlights how unscrupulous companies exploit these drivers' precarious status, pressuring them to accept dangerous schedules and impossible timeframes under threat of losing their jobs.
Rather than just complaining, Gatlin offers a solution: collective action through direct communication with Washington. "If they get hundreds of thousands of emails and phone calls from truck drivers, they're going to listen," he states. He calls for unity among legitimate drivers regardless of background, reminding listeners that working together is the only way to address these critical safety concerns and restore the dignity of the profession.
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Chapters

1. Podcast Introduction and Platforms (00:00:00)

2. Untrained Immigrants Driving Semis (00:01:20)

3. Immigration Crackdown and Executive Orders (00:05:10)

4. Company Accountability and Driver Safety (00:09:27)

5. Call to Action for Truck Drivers (00:13:45)

6. Final Thoughts and Closing (00:16:57)

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