Why Truck Drivers Must Speak English: No More Illegal Immigrants Driving 35,000-Pound Death Machines

You ever hear about the truck driver who barely spoke English, made a U-turn on a highway, and killed an entire family? No? Well, buckle up. This ain't your usual road rage story. It's a masterclass in why letting illegal immigrants who don't speak English steer 35,000-pound semi-trucks is a national disaster waiting to happen. But first as always, a word from today’s sponsor:

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Meet Harjinder Singh, an Indian immigrant who slipped into the U.S. through the Mexico border (yeah, you heard that right), got his commercial driver's license in California and Washington—states famed for their “sanctuary” policies—and went on to cause the kind of crash that left three people dead in Florida. How? By making an illegal U-turn on a highway marked “Official Use Only,” turning the road into a death trap.

Now, guess what? When the government tested his English after the crash, Singh fell flat on his face, answering just 2 out of 12 questions right. One out of FOUR signs understood. This wasn’t some tiny language mix-up. The guy couldn't read the road or safely follow instructions. Driving a car weighing 4,000 pounds is one thing, but Singh was behind the wheel of a 35,000-pound semi. That’s like piloting a tank without knowing the controls or the language of the battlefield.

Why does this matter? Because English is the language of the road here. It’s how you talk to cops, explain yourself in emergencies, read signs screaming “slow down” or “no U-turn,” and stay out of the graveyard. When you mix heavy trucks with drivers who can barely say “thank you” in English, you get crashes. Lots of them.

Sure, some liberals think it’s “open doors” and “global diversity.” But when those policies mean traffic deaths and wrecked lives, maybe it’s time for a reality check. Even President Trump signed an executive order this year saying truckers must be proficient in English, for good reason. Safety isn’t a joke. But some places still hand out licenses like candy, letting non-English-speaking, illegal immigrants risk American lives on the highway.

Here’s the kicker: American truckers pay for their own gas, repairs, and work long hours. Meanwhile, these newcomers, who don’t even speak the language, get paid less, wreck the economy, and put our roads in danger. It’s not just unfair—it’s dangerous.

If you care about safer highways and protecting American workers, then it’s time to demand enforcement of the English requirement and stop the madness of illegal immigrants driving massive trucks. Otherwise, expect more dead families and broken roads.

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