How the trucking industry has become part of the immigration debate—and left safety as the main casualty
The trucking industry has become part of the immigration debate, with safety being compromised as a result. The Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has spoken out about the issue, advocating for the restoration of America's highways and highlighting the abundance of bad actors within the trucking industry. The debate has become polarized, with the Democratic Party opposing common sense governance on the issue, according to Secretary Duffy.
- ▪The trucking industry has been impacted by illegal immigration, particularly in over-the-road, long-haul transportation.
- ▪Shady trucking companies are hiring illegal immigrant drivers to undercut American carriers who abide by the rules.
- ▪Secretary Duffy has advocated for the restoration of America's highways and spoken out against the abundance of bad actors within the trucking industry.
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Adam B. Coleman Opinion How the trucking industry has become part of the immigration debate—and left safety as the main casualty By Adam B. Coleman Published June 13, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google The safety of the American public is an apolitical endeavor by the government, with a duty to act irrespective of political party choices. The sanctity of human life supersedes all affiliations. With 92% of American households having at least one vehicle, the highways are a critical piece of infrastructure that requires smart governance to keep us all safe.
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