SaralnamaSikh truck drivers in the US fear backlash after a fatal crash in Florida. A Sikh driver crashed into a minivan, killing three people. The incident led to harassment of Sikh drivers and stricter visa rules. About 150,000 Sikhs work in the US trucking industry. Many have limited English skills. Sikh temples now offer English classes to help drivers. The North American Punjabi Trucking Association reports increased harassment at truck stops. Some drivers avoid certain states due to immigration raids. Experts warn against targeting the entire Sikh community for one incident. The FBI lists Sikhs as the third most-targeted religious group in hate crimes. Industry leaders call for better regulation of commercial driver's licenses and English proficiency standards. (Updated 14 Sep 2025, 05:41 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- Sikh truck drivers in the US fear backlash after a fatal crash in Florida
- A Sikh driver crashed into a minivan, killing three people
- The incident led to harassment of Sikh drivers and stricter visa rules