US FREEZES TRUCK DRIVER VISAS AFTER FLORIDA CRASH

US FREEZES TRUCK DRIVER VISAS AFTER FLORIDA CRASH #america#usa#truck#truckdriver

“Big news from Washington: The U.S. has just paused certain work visas for foreign truck drivers. The move comes after a fatal crash in Florida involving an undocumented trucker. But is this really about safety—or is it politics? Let’s break it down.” What Happened “On August 21st, 2025, Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that the U.S. will immediately stop issuing certain work visas for commercial truck drivers. The affected categories are: • H-2B visas for temporary non-agricultural workers, • E-2 visas for investor-based employment, and • EB-3 visas for skilled permanent workers. This pause came directly after a high-profile crash in Florida that killed multiple people. While the driver involved was undocumented—not a visa holder—the case triggered a political firestorm.” Who Is Affected “Here’s the thing: the actual number of truckers on these visas is tiny. In fact, fewer than 1,500 H-2B visas were issued to truckers this entire fiscal year, and about 1,400 last year. So while the policy sounds major, in practice it affects only a small pool of foreign drivers compared to the 3.5 million truckers already working in the U.S.” Why the Pause “Officials say this is about public safety and ensuring foreign drivers meet U.S. standards—especially English-language requirements. The Department of Transportation has pledged tougher vetting and testing. But critics see this as politically motivated. With immigration front and center in national politics, many believe the crash is being used as justification for a crackdown, even though the driver involved wasn’t on a work visa at all.” Industry Impact “Trucking groups are split: • Some argue this pause won’t hurt, since foreign truckers make up such a small share. • Others warn that with supply chains already stretched, any reduction in available drivers could push up costs and delay deliveries. And let’s not forget—earlier this year, the government actually expanded the H-2B program with over 64,000 supplemental visas to fight labor shortages. Now, we’re seeing a sudden reversal.” “So what’s next? The government hasn’t said how long this pause will last—or whether stricter English and vetting requirements will soon be mandatory for all foreign drivers.

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