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Plus, the big money seized in recent border busts, major legal outcome in Motive vs. Samsara freight tech rivalry, a new workforce pipeline connecting Kenyan truckers with jobs in Nebraska, and more.
Happy Hump Day. Today’s feature looks at a new bill that would turn weigh stations into checkpoints for English language proficiency.
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🚛 Nebraska–Kenya Deal Opens CDL Path for Kenyan Drivers. Nebraska and Kenya signed a labor mobility pact allowing Kenyans to pursue commercial truck driving jobs in the U.S. “We began with labour mobility with commercial driver’s license,” Nebraska Secretary of State Robert Evnen said, citing local demand for licensed drivers. Kenyan official Roseline Njogu framed it as a new avenue for employment abroad. Drivers will remain subject to U.S. visa rules and removal for violations. Most reactions on social media have been negative. Werner Enterprises clarified it had no role in recruiting Kenyan drivers, while American Truckers questioned how such moves might affect domestic jobs.
🚨 Border Drug Busts Top $90 Million in August. Authorities in the U.S. and Canada intercepted more than $90 million in narcotics hidden in commercial freight last month. At Ontario’s Blue Water Bridge, officers found 550 pounds of cocaine across two tractor-trailers worth $32 million. In Laredo, CBP uncovered 4,241 pounds of meth disguised as aluminum scrap valued at $37 million. Other seizures included meth concealed in broccoli and roses at Pharr, and cocaine at Los Indios and Eagle Pass. CBP and CBSA stressed the rising sophistication of concealment methods, with seizures ranging from produce to scrap loads, underscoring the persistent challenge of intercepting cartel shipments at the border.
⚖️ Motive Wins ITC Ruling in Patent Dispute with Samsara. Motive Technologies prevailed in a U.S. International Trade Commission case, with Judge Doris Johnson Hines ruling the company did not infringe Samsara patents and invalidating eight of nine claims. Samsara argued Motive copied its telematics innovations but failed to show qualifying U.S. industry investment. “Samsara falsely accused Motive … to stifle competition and disrupt our business. But they failed,” Motive legal chief Shu White said. Samsara stressed ongoing lawsuits in Delaware alleging patent infringement and trade secret theft. The decision, alongside Motive’s April jury win against Omnitracs, reduces legal threats but highlights how IP disputes shape trucking tech competition.
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Lawmakers are pushing a new bill that would turn interstate weigh stations into checkpoints for English proficiency and CDL compliance.
According to reporting from CDLLife, the proposal would require weigh station staff to check drivers not only for valid CDLs but also for English literacy. Sponsors say it’s about ensuring safety and clear communication on U.S. highways.
We’ve already seen Trump’s April executive order reinstating strict enforcement of CDL English proficiency requirements, plus DOT Secretary Duffy’s plan for a nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDL holders.
But this bill pushes enforcement from licensing offices to the roadside, an everyday filter for who can stay behind the wheel.
Here’s where things get interesting:
Supporters frame this as common sense: drivers must understand road signs, law enforcement, and safety instructions. Critics argue it’s a de facto squeeze on immigrant drivers, who make up a significant slice of the industry.
And like many FMCSA-adjacent policies, this could face legal challenges before it ever takes effect.
Last month’s fatal crash on Florida’s Turnpike, where a driver reportedly lacked English proficiency and U.S. authorization, sparked controversy when inspection stations were effectively turned into ICE checkpoints.
A quick decision in response to tragedy became a broader symbol of how enforcement, immigration, and safety are increasingly intertwined.
From audits and transparency mandates to English checkpoints at weigh stations, the industry’s regulatory landscape is rapidly shifting. Safety, legality, and language are converging in ways that will reshape how freight moves and who moves it.
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🚢 Long Beach Mishap. A container mishap forced the closure of one pier at the Port of Long Beach as dozens of containers fell into the water, thus halting vessel operations. No injuries were reported.
⚖️ Tariffs at Supreme Court. The U.S. Supreme Court will review challenges to Trump-era tariffs, a case that could redefine presidential trade authority and reshape how future administrations impose duties.
🇲🇽 Mexico Port Plan. Mexican authorities announced a $22 billion port modernization program to support nearshoring. Investments will expand capacity at Veracruz, Manzanillo, and Lázaro Cárdenas, aiming to ease congestion and attract manufacturing supply chains.
🤝 Werner Eyes Mexico. Werner Enterprises expects stronger cross-border freight as manufacturers invest in Mexico. Executives highlighted nearshoring trends and said the carrier is positioned to benefit from expanding U.S.–Mexico supply chains.
🎖️ Veterans in Trucking. The U.S. House passed legislation to ease veterans’ entry into trucking, offering CDL training support and streamlining certification to address driver shortages and support transitioning service members.
đź’µ Smuggling Admission. A Texas trucker admitted to taking $9,000 to illegally transport 2 Mexican citizens across the border back in May 2025. Federal prosecutors said he now faces up to a potential five years in federal prison and a max $250,000 fine.
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A penny stock wiped $4.8B off C.H. Robinson's market cap yesterday. Plus: self-driving trucks are now running 1,000 miles nonstop, STG Logistics cleared a major bankruptcy hurdle, the FMCSA revoked nine ELDs, and more.
Here’s what’s trending across freight and logistics on X, LinkedIn, Reddit, and YouTube.
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