The Department of Homeland Security and the Department of Transportation have launched a joint investigation into truck driver schools suspected of issuing fraudulent licenses. This probe focuses on improper certifications and falsified records, particularly regarding commercial driver’s licenses issued to non-citizens. The initiative follows multiple fatal accidents involving illegal immigrants, raising safety concerns for American roads.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced an imminent fraud crackdown during a post on the social media platform X. He mentioned an ‘unprecedented fraud crackdown’ announcement scheduled for Monday. Duffy also tagged Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin and other key departments, indicating a coordinated effort to target fraud across multiple sectors.

The upcoming announcement is part of a broader initiative by the Trump administration to combat fraud. In March, the White House established a Task Force to Eliminate Fraud to streamline efforts involving federal benefit programs. The Department of Justice has also formed a National Fraud Enforcement Division to address the misuse of taxpayer funds.

The Department of Transportation, under Duffy’s leadership, has collaborated with DHS to address fraud and safety violations in the trucking sector. This includes investigating improperly issued commercial driver’s licenses, identifying fraudulent driving schools, and scrutinizing unvetted foreign drivers. A joint investigation, announced in July, targets approximately 75 commercial driving schools suspected of fraudulent practices such as falsifying training records and improperly certifying drivers. The departments have also conducted roadside enforcement to identify unqualified foreign commercial drivers.