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Mass Arrest of 250 Foreign Truck Drivers Sparks Security Concerns

11/29/2025

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In November 2025, federal and state authorities arrested nearly 250 foreign truck drivers across several states on security concerns.
The crackdown was ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump to curb cartel exploitation of the CDL system.
Many of the arrested drivers were illegally present in the United States, including an Uzbek national linked to terrorism.
The Department of Homeland Security views foreign CDL drivers as a significant security risk.

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Story summary

In November 2025, federal and state authorities arrested nearly 250 foreign truck drivers across several states on security concerns.
The crackdown was ordered by U.S. President Donald Trump to curb cartel exploitation of the CDL system.
Many of the arrested drivers were illegally present in the United States, including an Uzbek national linked to terrorism.
The Department of Homeland Security views foreign CDL drivers as a significant security risk.