For survivors like Dalilah Coleman, we must improve trucking safety
By Lewie Pugh
Published on March 19, 2026.
The article discusses the failure of the American trucking safety system, which has led to numerous accidents involving unqualified drivers on the nation's highways. The author points out that companies have allowed safety to slip in exchange for profits, allowing unsafe drivers to drive without proper training. The article suggests that the non-domiciled commercial drivers license (CDL) program, inadequate English proficiency enforcement, unaccountable driving schools, and a lack of basic training have been detrimental to safety. Congress is considering legislation called Dalilah’s Law to address these loopholes. The most important issue in trucking is basic training, with no requirement of behind-the-wheel training required for an 18-wheeler driving license. The administration has made progress on licensing, but it is Congress the responsibility to improve training.
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