US suspends new visas for commercial truck drivers amid Florida crash controversy

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A truck driver accused of causing a fatal crash on Florida's Turnpike, who is an illegal immigrant from Mexico with a history of licensing issues, has been returned to Florida. In response to safety concerns, Secretary Marco Rubio has suspended all worker visas for commercial truck drivers, citing safety risks posed by foreign drivers and a driver shortage. The investigation into the crash continues, with authorities focusing on driver competence and licensing.
- Truck driver accused in fatal crash returned to Florida; Rubio suspends visas for commercial drivers CBS News
- Judge denies bond for illegal immigrant trucker in deadly Florida Turnpike wreck Fox News
- Fatal Florida crash fuels immigration fight between DeSantis and Newsom AP News
- US halts worker visas for commercial truck drivers, Rubio says Reuters
- New visas paused for commercial truck drivers, Rubio says Axios
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