Failed Tests, Questionable Licensing: How Weak CDL Laws Jeopardize American Lives

When a commercial truck driver fails his license test 10 times within two months yet still secures a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), it signals more than individual incompetence—it exposes systemic failure and blatant disregard for public safety. This is exactly what happened with Harjinder Singh, the driver charged with causing a fatal Florida crash that killed three innocent Americans. How Did Repeated Failures Turn Into a License? Singh’s case reveals a disturbing reality: states like Washington and California issue CDLs to individuals who repeatedly fail to demonstrate basic knowledge and skills required to operate massive trucks on our highways. According...