Hate on Wheels: The Fears and Failures of America's Trucking Industry The attack on a Sikh truck driver at a Wyoming rest stop has sent shockwaves through the community, reigniting long standing concerns about hate crimes and anti immigrant sentiment in the US.
This incident is part of a larger issue: systemic failures within the trucking industry that allow hatred to fester.
The commercial driver's licensing (CDL) system is intended to prevent incompetent or reckless drivers from taking to the roads. However, its effectiveness in preventing tragedies is far from guaranteed.