Arizona truck drivers are facing an unexpected threat on their home turf: illegal foreign trucking operations. Known as “cabotage,” this practice involves foreign carriers moving freight point-to-point within the U.S., severely undercutting local business.
With Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy now mobilizing the Department of Transportation to target these violators, we break down what this federal crackdown means for Arizona’s highways and the local economy.
The Hidden Loophole Costing Arizona Truckers: What exactly is “cabotage,” and why is it sparking outrage on Arizona’s highways?
Cabotage occurs when foreign commercial drivers operate point-to-point domestic routes within the United States—a practice that is strictly illegal but heavily under-enforced.
Now, local Arizona owner-operators are sounding the alarm as they are continuously undercut by foreign fleets. In response, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and the Department of Transportation are launching a severe crackdown on these illegal practices.
Federal Crackdown: DOT Moves to Stop Foreign Drivers from Undercutting Arizona Truckers
