The US has imposed an immediate ban on work visas for foreign truck drivers, shattering the American dreams of thousands of drivers from India and other countries. The decision was made after a fatal accident caused by an Indian driver, which sparked a debate on the safety and competence of foreign drivers on American roads. Let us know the brief details of this news in the polite and eloquent style of Urdu literature. The US decision and its reason US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that “a growing number of foreign drivers are endangering the lives of Americans by driving large trucks on American roads and are impacting the livelihoods of local drivers.” On August 12, 2025, a fatal accident occurred on the Florida Turnpike due to an illegal U-turn by Indian-origin driver Harjinder Singh, in which three people were killed. Harjinder, who entered the US-Mexico border illegally in 2018, had obtained a commercial driver’s license from California. He was arrested after the accident and pleaded guilty to failing the English language and road sign tests. demonstrated, highlighting the urgent need for the ban. Impact on Indian drivers Truck driving in the US is a lucrative profession for Indians, especially those from Punjab and Haryana. A skilled driver can earn Rs 5-6 lakh per month, while companies like Walmart and Amazon pay Rs 80-92 lakh per year. According to US statistics, the number of foreign drivers more than doubled from 2000 to 720,000 in 2021, a large number of whom are from the Indian, especially Sikh community. The ban will limit employment opportunities for Indian drivers. Political controversy The accident took on a political hue, as the Trump administration blamed California's Democratic Governor Gavin Newsom for Harjinder's permit. Newsom's office clarified that the work permit was issued by the federal government. One user on X wrote: "Trump bans visas for foreign truck drivers! Is this the end of the American dream for Indians?" — @IndiaToday "The strictness of the law is inevitable for law and order, but it affects thousands of dreams." — A political analyst Future scenario The ban will affect H-2B visas, which are common for foreign drivers. The US trucking industry, which is facing a shortage of 60,000 drivers, could be hurt. Indian drivers are now looking for alternative routes. References India Today, Hindustan Times, Economic Times, Reuters, New York Post, X-Post