In a significant move, federal authorities have shut down 110 trucking schools across the country due to violations of English proficiency rules and alleged fraudulent activities within the trucking industry. This action is part of a broader crackdown led by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, aimed at addressing licensing fraud and unqualified drivers, particularly those linked to undocumented immigration. The initiative includes a task force set to target criminal activities associated with commercial driving schools. Critics of the policy suggest that it disproportionately affects immigrant drivers, raising concerns about its implications on the trucking workforce. The closures have drawn mixed reactions, as while some see it as a necessary action against fraud, others criticize it as an overreach that complicates the challenges faced by the industry.