A crash on the Florida Turnpike last August killed three people. The driver was Harjinder Singh, a native of India who had entered the country without authorization in 2018 and was operating a commercial motor vehicle under an out-of-state CDL. On March 6, 2026, the Florida Senate passed a bill in direct response to that crash — and to several other fatal incidents involving undocumented commercia...
**Steelman:** Florida Senate Bill 86 represents a robust legislative response to a documented public safety issue—fatal crashes involving undocumented commercial drivers. By shifting accountability to motor carriers, the bill addresses systemic gaps in driver verification, aligning with federal efforts to tighten CDL standards. The $50,000 penalty and operational shutdowns create a strong deterrent, ensuring carriers prioritize compliance. The bill’s funding mechanism—using penalties to finance ...