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Federal Funding Cut: New York's Trucking Violations Exposed

4/17/2026

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced withholding of $73.5 million in federal funding from New York over alleged trucking-licensing violations.
An audit found that over half of sampled commercial driver's licenses issued to foreign drivers were improper.
Duffy criticized New York's practices as dangerous and anti-American.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association backed the crackdown, citing safety concerns.
New York officials defended compliance with federal regulations, calling Duffy's actions politically motivated.

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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced withholding of $73.5 million in federal funding from New York over alleged trucking-licensing violations.
An audit found that over half of sampled commercial driver's licenses issued to foreign drivers were improper.
Duffy criticized New York's practices as dangerous and anti-American.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association backed the crackdown, citing safety concerns.
New York officials defended compliance with federal regulations, calling Duffy's actions politically motivated.