Trucking news and briefs for Monday, Nov. 3, 2025:
ICE arrests 46 truck drivers in Indiana operation
As part of the Trump administration’s ongoing immigration crackdown, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday, Oct. 30, that it conducted an operation with Indiana State Police that led to the arrest of 223 illegal aliens, including more than 40 CDL holders.
The announcement was related the second 287(g) operation in recent months in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers train state law enforcement on immigration matters and then delegate immigration officer functions to the state troopers. The first such operation was announced in late September when 130 truck drivers were taken off the roads in Oklahoma.
The recent Indiana operation, DHS said, took place in Northwest Indiana and was part of the Chicago-based Operation Midway Blitz. DHS said in its announcement that of the 223 immigrants arrested, 146 were truck drivers. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said in a press conference that among those drivers, “that includes 46 semi-truck drivers, and another 82 of them that were either box trucks, buses, moving vans, vehicles such as that.”
This non-domiciled CDL was one of three made public by DHS that officials said were among the 46 issued to "illegal aliens."U.S. Department of Homeland Security
[Related: Joint trucking/ICE enforcement effort leads to 130 arrests]
Noem noted that CDLs issued to those individuals were from more than a dozen different states, but the top three states were Illinois, California and New York.
“Far too many innocent Americans have been killed by illegal aliens driving semi-trucks and big rigs,” Noem said. “And yet, sanctuary states around the country have been issuing illegal aliens commercial driver’s licenses. The Trump Administration is ending the chaos. Thanks to President Trump, Operation Midway Blitz has already removed over 140 illegal alien truck drivers in Indiana. The brave men and women of ICE and the Indiana State Police are working nonstop to get criminal illegal aliens out of our communities and off our roads."
DHS’s announcement coincided with a press conference from Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy on Thursday that offered an update on DOT’s non-domiciled CDL investigation, along with an announcement that DOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration would soon be looking into “CDL mills” that allow unqualified drivers to obtain CDLs.
[Related: DOT vows 'serious consequences' for CDL mills, carriers, shippers hiring 'illegal alien' drivers]
Volvo provides new VNL 860 for America’s Road Team
For the 24th consecutive year, Volvo Trucks North America will be the exclusive sponsor of the America’s Road Team safety outreach program for 2026. Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America, is pictured here with this year’s America’s Road Team Captains.Volvo Trucks North America
Volvo Trucks North America has announced its continued sponsorship of the American Trucking Associations’ America’s Road Team for 2026, marking the company’s 24th consecutive year as this prestigious program’s exclusive sponsor. The announcement was made during the ATA Management Conference & Exhibition, held in San Diego.
Every two years, a new class of Captains is selected for their exemplary safety records and commitment to the industry. These Captains collectively log millions of accident-free miles and serve as ambassadors for the values that define the trucking profession.
America’s Road Team Captains attend a wide range of events, including visits to the White House, state capitals, motorcycle rallies, career fairs, schools, and educational conferences. They also host ride-alongs with policymakers and members of the media to demonstrate first-hand what it takes to operate safely and professionally on the nation’s highways.
“America’s Road Team Captains play an essential role in advancing safety and professionalism across the industry,” said Peter Voorhoeve, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “Through their ongoing work in communities, classrooms, and legislative halls, they help bridge understanding between truck drivers and the communities they serve, inspiring respect for the work that keeps our economy moving. We are honored to have them driving the all-new Volvo VNL, our safest, most connected, and most fuel-efficient Class 8 truck, as safety remains the top priority in our industry.”
In support of the program, Volvo Trucks provided America’s Road Team with a fully equipped, all-new Volvo VNL 860 to transport the ATA Interstate One mobile classroom to events and communities nationwide.
Southeastern Freight Lines celebrates 40-plus years of service at 3 N.C. terminals
Southeastern Freight Lines (CCJ Top 250, No. 29) is celebrating four decades of service at its Greensboro, Raleigh, and Wilmington facilities in North Carolina.
The Greensboro and Raleigh service centers both opened for business in October 1980, with Greensboro established as Southeastern’s 10th service center and Raleigh as the 11th. Five years later in October 1985, Southeastern expanded its footprint to the North Carolina coast, opening its 20th service center in Wilmington.
All three service centers have experienced significant growth since their establishment. The Greensboro service center began operations with 57 dock doors and nine associates and has since expanded to 97 dock doors and 183 associates. Raleigh opened with 20 dock doors and 23 associates and now boasts 148 dock doors and 115 associates. Beginning operations with only six dock doors and five associates, the Wilmington service center relocated in 1986 to a larger facility with 22 dock doors. It currently has 41 dock doors and 29 associates.
“Four decades of service is a tremendous milestone for our teams in Greensboro, Raleigh and Wilmington,” said Matt Bowen, regional vice president of operations at Southeastern Freight Lines. “Our associates are the core of what we do, and these anniversaries highlight their commitment to delivering outstanding service. We’re proud to serve these North Carolina communities and thankful for the loyal support of our customers.”
To commemorate these milestones, Southeastern Freight Lines is recognizing nine longtime associates for their decades of service across the three service centers:
- 43 years of service: Pickup and delivery driver John Foil, Raleigh; linehaul driver Jay Hobbs, Greensboro
- 42 years of service: Fleet services technician Russ Myers, Greensboro; linehaul driver Paul Browning, Greensboro (Retired)
- 41 years of service: Linehaul driver Melvin Smith, Raleigh
- 40 years of service: Safety specialist Jackie Mabe, Greensboro
- 37 years of service: Pickup and delivery driver Nelson Gurganus, Wilmington; linehaul driver Scott Chalmers, Raleigh; and linehaul driver Phil Morris, Raleigh
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