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70 Migrant Truck Drivers Arrested in Federal Crackdown

11/6/2025

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Federal authorities arrested 70 illegal migrant truck drivers in Oklahoma, including 34 who operated big-rig trucks.
The arrests are part of a crackdown by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, following a similar September bust.
The operation involved migrants from various countries.
Trucking executives say foreign-owned companies hire illegal immigrants, contributing to fatal crashes.
The Department of Transportation will tighten commercial driver's license rules for illegal migrants to improve oversight.

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Federal authorities arrested 70 illegal migrant truck drivers in Oklahoma, including 34 who operated big-rig trucks.
The arrests are part of a crackdown by U.S. President Donald Trump's administration, following a similar September bust.
The operation involved migrants from various countries.
Trucking executives say foreign-owned companies hire illegal immigrants, contributing to fatal crashes.
The Department of Transportation will tighten commercial driver's license rules for illegal migrants to improve oversight.