America’s road safety crisis persists as unqualified truckers evade oversight | Fox News The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee passed Dalilah’s Law, a measure aimed at tightening safety standards for commercial truck drivers. The legislation, backed by President Trump during his State of the Union address, seeks to ensure only properly trained and licensed professionals operate heavy-duty trucks. It mandates English-language proficiency for drivers, closes loopholes allowing unqualified individuals to operate, and strengthens enforcement mechanisms to protect public safety. The law is named after Dalilah Coleman, a 5-year-old girl critically injured in a crash caused by an undocumented immigrant driving a commercial truck. The incident occurred in a construction zone, where the driver’s reckless behavior led to a collision that left Dalilah with permanent disabilities requiring lifelong care. Her case highlights the dangers of lax enforcement and the human cost of failing to uphold safety protocols. Recent years have seen a surge in freight demand, attracting both responsible workers and those seeking quick profits without adhering to safety standards. In states like Florida, California, and Indiana, enforcement gaps have allowed unqualified drivers to operate, contributing to preventable accidents. Dalilah’s Law addresses these issues by requiring consistent enforcement of language requirements during inspections, ensuring drivers unable to meet standards are removed from service, and modernizing the system to alert motor carriers of revoked or suspended licenses. The legislation also mandates stronger oversight of training providers to ensure new drivers receive adequate instruction.#sean_duffy #dalilah_coleman #house_transportation_and_infrastructure_committee #david_rouzer #trucking_industry
Unpaid TSA Workers Struggle Amid Government Shutdown, Straining Airports and Travelers Travelers faced prolonged delays at major airports as unpaid Transportation Security Administration (TSA) workers struggled to stay on duty during a partial government shutdown. Security lines stretched for hours, with wait times expected to worsen over the weekend. At Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, passengers endured over two hours in security lines by early Saturday, while delays at Orlando and JFK airports reached an hour and half, respectively. Carlos Monroe, a traveler whose family missed a 6 a.m. flight after waiting more than three hours, criticized the situation, calling it “not fair” and lamenting that “the big people aren’t paying the price for the little people.” The financial strain on TSA officers, who have been working without full pay since mid-February, has led to widespread absenteeism and resignations. Nearly 10% of TSA workers called in sick on Thursday, just below the record 10.22% absentee rate set earlier in the week. Over 366 officers have quit since the shutdown began, according to the Department of Homeland Security. At Hartsfield-Jackson, more than a third of screeners were absent earlier this week, forcing passengers to wait in security lines for up to two hours. In Houston, over half of TSA workers called out on Friday, exacerbating the crisis. The situation has reached a breaking point for many workers, who are grappling with eviction notices, vehicle repossessions, and empty bank accounts.#hartsfieldjackson_atlanta_international_airport #transportation_security_administration #john_pistole #orlando_international_airport #sean_duffy
