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Somali Driver's Dangerous Highway Incident Sparks Licensing Probe

2/27/2026

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The Somali truck driver drove an 80-ton truck the wrong way on Missouri's Highway 61 and is now out of service as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) investigates.
The driver holds a Minnesota commercial driver's license.
The driver could not read basic road signs and failed an English proficiency test.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is investigating the driver's licensing.

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Story summary

The Somali truck driver drove an 80-ton truck the wrong way on Missouri's Highway 61 and is now out of service as the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) investigates.
The driver holds a Minnesota commercial driver's license.
The driver could not read basic road signs and failed an English proficiency test.
The Minnesota Department of Public Safety is investigating the driver's licensing.