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Immigrant Truckers Exit Industry Amid Strict Enforcement

3/10/2026

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Ibragim Chakhalidze of the Ahiska Turk community in Ohio left trucking after 13 years due to intensified enforcement targeting immigrant workers.
An estimated 9,500 drivers have been removed for failing English proficiency tests.
Advocates warn these restrictions could worsen labor shortages and disrupt supply chains.
Many community members are shifting to other jobs, such as opening cafes, to support their families.

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Story summary

Ibragim Chakhalidze of the Ahiska Turk community in Ohio left trucking after 13 years due to intensified enforcement targeting immigrant workers.
An estimated 9,500 drivers have been removed for failing English proficiency tests.
Advocates warn these restrictions could worsen labor shortages and disrupt supply chains.
Many community members are shifting to other jobs, such as opening cafes, to support their families.