If you’re in the trucking business, chances are you’ve heard about the Department of Transportation’s recent emergency rule aimed at curbing the issuance of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs), a category of licenses granted to non-US citizens. 

In the aftermath of the Florida crash that killed three people and led to the arrest of Indian-born truck driver Harjinder Singh, Punjabi Sikh community leaders are pushing for reforms to keep America’s roads safe. They argue that while one driver’s mistake should not tarnish an entire community, the tragedy has exposed serious flaws in the US commercial trucking system. Leaders at the North American Punjabi Trucking Association (NAPTA)  and the Sikh Coalition are now pushing for changes.

Following a tragic August crash in Florida involving Harjinder Singh, an Indian-born truck driver accused of making an illegal U-turn that killed three people, California’s Punjabi Sikh trucking community has found itself under unprecedented scrutiny. What should have been treated as an isolated incident has instead become a flashpoint for heated debates over immigration and public safety.

According to National Safety Council statistics, 392 people died as a result of truck accidents in California in 2023, making it the second most deadly state for big rig crashes in the US. As summer wears on in the Golden State, news of such crashes has piled up. Fatal collisions in Yuba City, Merced, and Fresno County have recently drawn attention to the dangers of long-haul driving and the devastating consequences of truck accidents.

With nearly 150,000 large truck accidents happening on American roads every year, it’s clear that semi crashes are a major threat to driver safety. The Department of Transportation estimates that 148,046 large truck accidents occurred in the U.S. in 2024 alone, leaving 4,261 dead and another 70,734 injured. In order to prevent future fatalities, it’s crucial to understand how these accidents happen in the first place. Here are five common causes of truck accidents and what you can do if you’re involved in one.

With nearly 150,000 large truck accidents happening on American roads every year, it’s clear that semi crashes are a major threat to driver safety. The Department of Transportation estimates that 148,046 large truck accidents occurred in the U.S. in 2024 alone, leaving 4,261 dead and another 70,734 injured. In order to prevent future fatalities, it’s crucial to understand how these accidents happen in the first place. Here are five common causes of truck accidents and what you can do if you’re involved in one.

Truck accidents can have devastating consequences, leaving drivers with severe injuries, vehicle damage, and financial strain. As a Punjabi truck driver, it’s crucial to understand your legal rights so that you’re fairly compensated and protected in the aftermath of an accident.

The 18-wheelers rumbling along U.S. highways serve as the lifeblood of American commerce, transporting goods from coast to coast. But did you know that behind the wheel of many of these trucks is a Punjabi Sikh driver?

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