U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin and Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced preliminary results from the second wave of Operation Highway Shield, a joint effort targeting unqualified foreign truck drivers. Over three days in early July 2026, federal, state, and local agencies conducted roadside checks, detaining 51 illegal immigrants—including 21 drivers with non-domiciled commercial driver licenses from California and New York—and placing 766 unsafe drivers and vehicles out of service. Authorities also arrested 86 operators for dangerous behavior, issued 36 violations for English Language Proficiency test failures, and recovered $1 million in stolen cargo. The operation highlights ongoing efforts to address illegal alien truckers and fraudulent CDL practices, with DHS and DOT announcing a partnership to investigate CDL school fraud.
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