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Multiple CDL violations uncovered in Florida truck crash
Driver failed post-crash English proficiency exam, according to DOT
The post-crash inspection report reveals multiple violations for both the driver, Harjinder Singh, and the truck owned by White Hawk Carriers.
In August 2025, a recent Florida truck crash involving Hargender Singh and White Hawk Carriers resulted in multiple violations, including the driver's alleged illegal U-turn, the truck's non-compliance with FMCSA regulations, and the driver's undocumented status and improper license acquisition. The incident also highlighted violations by Washington State and New Mexico in the licensing process, leading the FMCSA to revoke the carrier's operating authority and a full investigation into the crash.
Violations Involved
Investigations and Consequences
TAMPA, Fla. — Brand new information is shedding light on the trucking company involved in a deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike. Video shows the truck driver making an illegal U-turn moments before a minivan slammed into the side of his truck, killing three people.
10 Investigates obtained the post-crash inspection report, which reveals multiple violations for both the driver, Harjinder Singh, and the truck owned by White Hawk Carriers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked the company’s operating authority.
“There are multiple moving violations or driving violations. Illegal left turn, illegal U-turn,” said Steve Bryan, CEO of Bluewire, a company that collects crash and inspection data.
Bryan, who has analyzed trucking data for nearly two decades, says the inspection tied to the August crash also uncovered equipment and maintenance issues.
“They would be things that run the gamut from tires, brake lights, things like that,” Bryan said.
According to federal records, White Hawk Carriers has been cited before for vehicle maintenance violations, ranging from brake problems to underinflated tires. The company’s maintenance violation rate is higher than the national average, and its driver out-of-service rate is double the national average.
“In this particular post-crash inspection hours of service not an issue, but driving problems were and maintenance issues,” Bryan said.
He added these problems are not isolated.
“I dream of the day it may be a one company problem,” Bryan said. “Our primary mission is to identify risks in trucking industry.”
Federal officials recently announced new rules aimed at keeping unqualified drivers off the road. 10 Investigates previously reported on the surge of new trucking companies in its “Dangerous Deliveries” series. Oversight rules put in place more than a decade ago to monitor new carriers have yet to be fully implemented.
“I think the industry needs to pay attention and call the FMCSA to the table and why we have a surge in new entrant trucking companies at paces we’ve never seen since agency born in 2000,” Bryan said.
When asked if the latest federal changes are a step in the right direction, Bryan said, “I think it’s a start.”
The Department of Transportation declined multiple requests for an interview about oversight of new entrant carriers, including the company involved in this crash. As for the driver, Singh remains in the St. Lucie County Jail facing three counts of vehicular homicide.
white hawk carriers violations
White Hawk Carriers was found to have a history of safety violations, including serious mechanical issues and unsafe driving incidents, before a fatal August 2025 crash involving one of its drivers led to a federal investigation and the revocation of the company's operating authority
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Noted violations and findings
Vehicle maintenance issues
The post-crash inspection report reveals multiple violations for both the driver, Harjinder Singh, and the truck owned by White Hawk Carriers.
In August 2025, a recent Florida truck crash involving Hargender Singh and White Hawk Carriers resulted in multiple violations, including the driver's alleged illegal U-turn, the truck's non-compliance with FMCSA regulations, and the driver's undocumented status and improper license acquisition. The incident also highlighted violations by Washington State and New Mexico in the licensing process, leading the FMCSA to revoke the carrier's operating authority and a full investigation into the crash.
Violations Involved
- Driver's Actions:
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Hargender Singh is accused of performing an illegal U-turn on the Florida Turnpike,which caused the trailer to jackknife and collide with a minivan, resulting in three fatalities. - Undocumented Status and Licensing:
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Singh was identified as an undocumented immigrant who obtained a commercial driver's license in California despite not being legally in the U.S. - State Licensing Failures:
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Preliminary findings indicated that Washington State and New Mexico violated FMCSA rules in issuing the driver's license, which contributed to the tragedy. - Truck and Carrier Violations:
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The truck involved in the crash, owned by White Hawk Carriers, also had multiple violations noted in the post-crash inspection report, leading the FMCSA to revoke the carrier's operating authority. - FMCSA Non-Compliance:
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The overall situation was attributed to a lack of enforcement of FMCSA rules, with allegations that unqualified foreign drivers acquired licenses improperly.
Investigations and Consequences
- FMCSA Investigation:
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) launched an investigation into the driver and the motor carrier, White Hawk Carriers, Inc. - Revoked Operating Authority:
The FMCSA revoked the operating authority of White Hawk Carriers in response to the violations. - Criminal Proceedings:
The investigation is supporting ongoing criminal proceedings against Singh. - US Marshals Involvement:
U.S. Marshals arrested Singh after he was found to be an undocumented immigrant with an illegally obtained commercial driver's license
TAMPA, Fla. — Brand new information is shedding light on the trucking company involved in a deadly crash on the Florida Turnpike. Video shows the truck driver making an illegal U-turn moments before a minivan slammed into the side of his truck, killing three people.
10 Investigates obtained the post-crash inspection report, which reveals multiple violations for both the driver, Harjinder Singh, and the truck owned by White Hawk Carriers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revoked the company’s operating authority.
“There are multiple moving violations or driving violations. Illegal left turn, illegal U-turn,” said Steve Bryan, CEO of Bluewire, a company that collects crash and inspection data.
Bryan, who has analyzed trucking data for nearly two decades, says the inspection tied to the August crash also uncovered equipment and maintenance issues.
“They would be things that run the gamut from tires, brake lights, things like that,” Bryan said.
According to federal records, White Hawk Carriers has been cited before for vehicle maintenance violations, ranging from brake problems to underinflated tires. The company’s maintenance violation rate is higher than the national average, and its driver out-of-service rate is double the national average.
“In this particular post-crash inspection hours of service not an issue, but driving problems were and maintenance issues,” Bryan said.
He added these problems are not isolated.
“I dream of the day it may be a one company problem,” Bryan said. “Our primary mission is to identify risks in trucking industry.”
Federal officials recently announced new rules aimed at keeping unqualified drivers off the road. 10 Investigates previously reported on the surge of new trucking companies in its “Dangerous Deliveries” series. Oversight rules put in place more than a decade ago to monitor new carriers have yet to be fully implemented.
“I think the industry needs to pay attention and call the FMCSA to the table and why we have a surge in new entrant trucking companies at paces we’ve never seen since agency born in 2000,” Bryan said.
When asked if the latest federal changes are a step in the right direction, Bryan said, “I think it’s a start.”
The Department of Transportation declined multiple requests for an interview about oversight of new entrant carriers, including the company involved in this crash. As for the driver, Singh remains in the St. Lucie County Jail facing three counts of vehicular homicide.
white hawk carriers violations
White Hawk Carriers was found to have a history of safety violations, including serious mechanical issues and unsafe driving incidents, before a fatal August 2025 crash involving one of its drivers led to a federal investigation and the revocation of the company's operating authority
.
Noted violations and findings
Vehicle maintenance issues
- In 12 of 24 inspections, vehicles operated by White Hawk had violations, some serious enough to be placed out of service.
- Specific violations included:
- Defective brakes, with at least 20% of the brakes on inspected trucks found to be faulty in June 2024, and April 2025 inspections.
- Leaking or underinflated tires, which were noted during inspections in September and October 2024.
- Unsecured cargo, with trucks sidelined on multiple occasions in 2025 for having improperly secured vehicle components or dunnage.
- Federal safety records documented nine incidents of unsafe driving by White Hawk drivers within a two-year period, including speeding, improper lane changes, and distracted driving.
- Two of the company's drivers were cited for operating commercial vehicles with suspended licenses in early 2024.
- Following the August 2025 crash, an investigation revealed the driver involved had failed the required English Language Proficiency assessment and had obtained commercial driver's licenses (CDLs) that were under federal investigation for improper issuance.
- In August 2025, the company's insurance was canceled and its federal operating authority to operate as an interstate motor carrier was revoked by the FMCSA.
- This action was taken amid a federal investigation into the fatal crash that involved one of its drivers and followed heightened public scrutiny over the company's safety record.
- White Hawk Carriers
is now listed as "permanently closed" on Google.
