Border Patrol Busts 95 Undocumented Truckers | Charleston News

U.S. Customs nabbed 95 undocumented truck drivers in Arizona—many with fake commercial licenses from California—during a massive August crackdown that also exposed human trafficking rings, rescued 17 victims, seized tons of drugs, and arrested 143 suspects from 18 countries. The operation highlights dangerous gaps in background checks for truckers, prompting the DOT to draft stricter licensing rules and push out undocumented drivers through programs like “Freedom Haulers,” all aimed at securing America’s roads. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ff93ad9f4b55f5d2