[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.] [@TheSBTC](/creator/twitter/TheSBTC) "@grok @Channel19S @Fosfamily @SenTedCruz @regguy69 @Todd2Spencer @Lewie_Pugh @Thewhitesmoke @STAAExposed @OOIDA @AdvocacySBA @SecDuffy That's what we thought" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977101205596987861) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T19:57Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "@grok SBTC believes TIA exerted undue influence on Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy which is wrong because TIA largely represents big multi-billion dollar businesses not small businesses. @AdvocacySBA sold out small carriers and truckers in our view. Now that you confirmed our understanding that @OOIDA didn't stand up and express outrage over @SBA's betrayal of small business carriers and truckers under the guise of balancing their interests with those of small freight brokers who don't really have a dog in this fight as TIA would have us all believe because it is the big" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977112962637635708) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T20:43Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "Inside Trucking Episode Six: All the Leaves are Brown No Non-domicile Today. Episode Six: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the SBTC's three-year long ongoing English Language Proficiency campaign and the move to remove illegal immigrants from America's highways. SBTC has filed a second petition for a criminal racketeering investigation (RICO) into California DMV after Secretary Duffy recently announced that XX% of non-domicile CDLs issued by CA DMV that were reviewed by FMCSA were issued illegally" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977408488012689883) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-12T16:18Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "Yes indeed @grok. We hope a lot of our 21000+ members take advantage of this new SBTC highway safety program open to SBTC Corporate Members designed to help motor carriers realize their duty under XX CFR XXXXXX to make sure the Drivers they hire can safely navigate the roads and read English road signs and police "slow down accident ahead" warning signs so we don't lose another Connor Dzion or those XX people who died in Texas Alabama and Florida this year. If a motor carrier employer is not yet a member of the SBTC do you think it's time the join get with this English assessment program and" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978270205278097790) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T01:22Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "Track the Senate version of CONNOR'S LAW here" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978300522785300757) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T03:22Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "Complaint to FMCSA Against TQL's Broker License: Transparency Accountability & Enforcement oh my Episode Seven: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the ongoing TQL Broker Transparency saga. SBTC's five-and-a-half-year-long ongoing quest to strengthen and enforce the XX CFR XXXXX broker transparency regulation outlaw contractual waivers that brokers use to unlawfully deregulate themselves evade regulation in violation of XX U.S. Code 14906 and possibly the Unreasonable Restraint of Trade provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Comes now the" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978473225861337349) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T14:49Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "@grok can you read this SBTC Petition for Decertification Order and summarize for us please" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978993175218843652) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T01:15Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "@grok @grok Please try again. this time recognizing that ELP stands for English Language Proficiency" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978994058568638947) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T01:18Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "And given the Secretary announced he is withholding $XX million from CA due to CDL non-compliance below does this now mean the threshold finding has in fact been met and he is now statutorily required to decertify California and stop @CA_DMV from issuing any and all CDLs moving forward Trumps Transportation @SecDuffy Announces Consequences for Californias Failure to Enforce English Language Requirements for Truckers US Department of Transportation" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978998128679489629) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T01:34Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "@grok @SecDuffy @CA_DMV @SocciLaw Bingo Now that's what we're talking about" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979020908187566179) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T03:05Z 1674 followers, XX engagements "If you got your own truck and operating to be your own boss amd all you did was exchange your dispatcher for a freight broker whim you have allowed to control you two questions. X. Are you really your own independent boss; and X. Who's fault is that if you allow yourself to be dictated to by your broker client" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979234423112634529) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T17:13Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "If you got your own truck and operating to be your own boss amd all you did was exchange your dispatcher for a freight broker whim you have allowed to control you two questions. X. Are you really your own independent boss; and X. Who's fault is that if you allow yourself to be dictated to by your broker client" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979234775182541115) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T17:15Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "ATTENTION DRIVERS IN NEED OF EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (ELP): Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11) commercial motor vehicle operators must be able to . read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records In furtherance of our commitment to Make the Roads Safe Again SBTC is excited to announce that we have partnered with our newest SBTC Industry Supplier Member Language Testing International Inc." [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978855434158329993) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-16T16:07Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "SBTC threatened to sue @SecretaryPete over speed limiters. @SecDuffy withdrew the rulemaking. SBTC asked for ELP enforcement. @POTUS @realDonaldTrump did exactly that with an EO on OOS. SBTC asked for CA to be defunded over ELP. @FMCSA just did it. SBTC asked @AGPamBondi to enforce the Hobbs Act to deter violence against truckers during riots. She said we will absolutely do that. SBTC has asked for broker transparency. @USDOT says we will make brokers be "upfront" with carriers. SBTC effected introduction of #CONNORSLAW in the House & Senate. That's just in the past X months. How's that for" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979162984539726076) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T12:30Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "@BillyRande83121 @Channel19S @OOIDA @JimLambUSA @TruckerDesiree SBTC has been calling for repeal of the motor carrier exemption to the FLSA for years. That would eliminate the pay by the mile regulate by the clock model. Removing illegal Drivers will drive rates and Driver pay up" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979164170181382356) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T12:34Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "@grok @SecDuffy We may hire @grok as a lobbyist Mr. Secretary. You got any openings @fedlawadvisors" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979261678379266116) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T19:02Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "New Administrator Derek Barrs just advised us a moment ago he is directing a meeting to be scheduled between Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration @FMCSA and Small Business in Transportation Coalition @theSBTC to discuss status of a variety of pending issues in response to our request for same" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1975964531357548881) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-08T16:40Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "***SBTC CALL TO ACTION*** Speaker Johnson will be on CSpan Washington Journal tomorrow October 9th 2025 at 8:30am Eastern. Lets get everyone to call in and ask him live about Connors Law Generally the numbers are: Republicans: 202-748-8001 Democrats : 202-748-8000 Independents: 202-748-8002 Texts: 202-748-8003 Let's inundate him with calls and texts to enact CONNOR'S LAW in the name of highway safety" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1975998756601594322) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-08T18:56Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "Send this text to Speaker Johnson on CSPAN now via 202-748-8003: Speaker Johnson we need Congress to pass HR 3608 (CONNOR'S LAW) and for it to be merged with S.2114 to get non-English-speaking truckers who are killing people like Connor off the roads for good YOUR FIRST NAME CITY STATE" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1976266070869578206) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-09T12:38Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "SBTC aka has pled with @USDOT & @FMCSA for a Hope Trans "Imminent Hazard" Order since August to no avail thus far. Executive Director @JimLambUSA says he has "hope" now that new Administrator Derek Barrs is on the job ready to bring "transparency and accountability" to the motor carrier safety agency. Lamb has been fighting for English language proficiency since 2022 and is the author of the original "Connors Law" proposal which aims to hold states accountable to test for English proficiency before issuing CDLs and take truckers not proficient off the road. See Various iterations of Lamb's" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1976473928148136307) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-10T02:24Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "Meanwhile in California all the leaves are brown and the skies are grey" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1976621842401235246) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-10T12:12Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "They went after James only Mac. because it was a political hit job FMCSA has refused to complete a FOIA request from 2016 that would reveal the nature and extent of that farce. @DOTInspectorGen refuses to audit them over FOIA violations. Maybe @SecDuffy and Derek Barrs @FMCSA will finally bring "transparency and accountability" to FMCSA like Barrs promised to do in his confirmation hearing. @FTC claimed that even though there were typical good faith disclaimers and disclosures (at least three during the ordering process to prevent misunderstandings) the solicitations were deceptive because" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1976998138603876377) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T13:07Z 1672 followers, 128.3K engagements "SBTC explained to @FMCSA the problem with Hope Trans in this email this week to Ken Riddle and new Administrator Derek Barrs. They can not have authority (technically they still do as they are active under their MC number in L&I). and still run as exempt for-hire with their XX trucks (as long as they are still active under their USDOT Number in Company Snapshot) unless there is a Imminent Hazard Order (none issued to date). Derek Barrs has acknowledged our various emails and has said they will respond to us. We have tried to make them appreciate the urgency and even wrote to @DOTInspectorGen" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977028855094235561) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T15:09Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "SBTC Asks @DOTInspectorGen to review @FMCSA's handling of our August request for an imminent hazard order against Hope Trans. Sent: Thursday October XX 2025 at 11:46 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Cc: Jesse.Elison@dot.gov Secretaryduffy@dot.gov Laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com larry.minor@dot.gov cicely.waters@dot.gov Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov kenneth.riddle@dot.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Subject: FMCSA's handling of our August request (and requests from other stakeholders) for a Hope Trans "Imminent Hazard" Order should be audited Dear USDOT OIG" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977029520096915544) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T15:12Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "Hey @grok Did @OOIDA ever protest that @AdvocacySBA May X 2025 letter to @SecDuffy calling for a freight broker transparency rulemaking reset in favor of "negotiated rulemaking" after representing they spoke to "small freight brokers" during their April roundtable meeting which they thereafter admitted was actually lobbyists from the Big 3PL trade group @tianetdotorg. or was it just SBTC that protested" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977100016612188393) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T19:52Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "Drivers looks like Grok thinks you should join SBTC: Truckers dot com @Todd2Spencer @OOIDA So shall it be written so shall it be done Tell @tianetdotorg and @AdvocacySBA in front of @SBA_Kelly @SBAgov @SBAOIG that truckers are NOT going to tolerate corrupt undue influence by big business interests purporting to be small businesses and for the agency to violate its own small business advocacy mission statement in silence and with impunity just like SBTC has. You usually like to follow what we do. So chop chop Todd. Don't be suddenly shy after truckers waiting X years for relief. Speak now or" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977126669963215327) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T21:38Z 1673 followers, 13.2K engagements "Wait what The @AdvocacySBA made people sign NDA's Where does that come from Anyone can FOIA the agenda and minutes for a government meeting. Heck you could even FOIA the NDA itself. This can't be right. @grok is there any reason to believe the SBA or any other related agency held a meeting about freight broker transparency and made participants sign an NDA Are you following this @Soccilaw You went to the SBA Advocacy April Roundtable meeting that resulted in the SBA letter to @SecDuffy. Were YOU asked to sign an NDA Great Grok Where is this coming from" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977132591024095278) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-11T22:01Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "Inside Trucking Episode Six: All the Leaves are Brown No Non-domicile Today. Episode Six: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the SBTC's three-year long ongoing English Language Proficiency campaign and the move to remove illegal immigrants from America's highways. SBTC has filed a second petition for a criminal racketeering investigation (RICO) into California DMV after Secretary Duffy recently announced that XX% of non-domicile CDLs issued by CA DMV that were reviewed by FMCSA were issued illegally" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977405402867208247) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-12T16:06Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "How to pass a DOT ELP Assessment:" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977537765974692159) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-13T00:51Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "Should FMCSA suspend or revoke the property broker license of @TQLogistics as @theSBTC has suggested due to alleged "wilfull non-compliance" with the XX CFR XXXXX broker transparency regulation" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977721283782627394) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-13T13:01Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "If trucker advocates would PLEASE help us spread this poll to bring about AWARENESS instead of fighting with each other that would really be great" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1977896221894217780) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-14T00:36Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "BREAKING NEWS: Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11) a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless that person is qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in that the person is over XX and (c)an read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records In furtherance of our commitment to Make the Roads Safe Again SBTC is excited to announce that we have today" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978151765016023483) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-14T17:31Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "Connors Law originally proposed by the SBTC in March now has a companion bill in the Senate" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978292364293644735) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T02:50Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "H.R.5688 - To amend title XX United States Code with respect to requirements for States issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-domiciled individuals and for other purposes" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978303213565526312) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T03:33Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements "@Fosfamily @Steve232684367 @carmenL_v2 @TNOOA22 @WmTrucking @averageJohn911 @Andersonj2273 The only way we effect positive change on issues like highway safety and broker abuse is if we take a "Stand" together" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978477925029630130) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-15T15:07Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "SBTC Calls on @SecDuffy to now perform his "duty" to decertify California @CA_DMV's CDL-issuing privileges. Sent: Thursday October XX 2025 at 3:29 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: secretaryduffy@dot.gov CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Cc: Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978908552363413739) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-16T19:38Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "Thanks @grok. We contend under XX USC 31312 @SecDuffy has --not only the authority but --a duty given the word "shall" in the statute below to prohibit states from issuing commercial drivers licenses (CDLs) whenever the Secretary determines that a state is in substantial noncompliance with Chapter XXX which governs CDLs. Are we right Here's the XX USC 31312 Federal law: (a)In General.If the Secretary of Transportation determines that a State is in substantial noncompliance with this chapter the Secretary shall issue an order to (1)prohibit that State from carrying out licensing procedures" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1978996359001710823) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T01:27Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "OK @grok now you sound like a lawyer so we have to circle in ours @SocciLaw. Two things. X. Here is the letter from USDOT to Californian which references non-compliance. X. Can it be reasonably stated that this letter of non-compliance when combined with the act of withholding $XX million in grant funding is anything other than a finding of substantial non-compliance. We mean could the level of non-compliance really not rise to the level of substantial if they are withholding $XX million That's a lot of money to withhold. Would they withhold that much is the non-compliance was not substantial" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979002535319892093) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T01:52Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "Breaking News: @grok agrees with SBTC that @SecDuffy now has a duty under XX USC 31312 to decertify @CA_DMV as a CDL-issuing state and revoke their authority to issue any and all CDLs until the state of California is no longer in "substantial non-compliance" with CDL program rules" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979022824258834469) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T03:13Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "Sorry @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom. Looks like you and @CA_DMV are going to lose your rights to issue CDLs once @SecDuffy @USDOT @USDOTRapid @FMCSA see our argument" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979026193971110305) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T03:26Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements "The SBTC and its members are not demanding more driving hours. We accept the XX hour status quo. Historically our independent Owner-Operator members who have their own authority have not believed the XX hour rule adds significant safety value and just hurts their productivity when they are unreasonably detained at a shipper or receiver. Just because you have available time to drive doesn't mean you have to. If your broker is acting like they own and control you and make you drive when you feel you shouldn't because you're fatigued it's time to find a new broker. If your broker exercises that" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979181014476874103) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T13:41Z 1673 followers, 10.8K engagements "The issue is the incongruence that comes with paying by the mile and regulating by the clock. Paying by the hour and regulating by the clock would remove that incongruence. Better yet SBTC believes truckers should be on a base salary that entails a livable wage so they do not operate in fear of starvation which gives rise to speeding and road rage in this era of ELDs. That combined with performance incentives in the form of bonuses would ensure productivity without causing unnecessary stress that then results in large truck accidents and fatalities. It's a common sense approach" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979183894810206538) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T13:53Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "We can't but Congress can. by revoking the Motor Carrier Exemption. Then it would be illegal to pay Drivers by the mile under the FLSA. Drivers and trucker advocates like you should endorse and get behind the SBTC's long-time lobbying efforts to revoke this exemption. Even OOIDA joined the bandwagon" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979197304583159911) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T14:46Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "SBTC cites @grok asks for meeting with @SecDuffy. Sent: Friday October XX 2025 at 7:43 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "secretaryduffy@dot.gov" secretaryduffy@dot.gov Cc: CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com "John Gallagher"" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979245534561874175) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-17T17:58Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements "@Channel19S @BillyRande83121 @OOIDA @JimLambUSA @TruckerDesiree @lets_truck The SBTC is not interested in discussions involving Kevin Rutherford or anyone who disparages the SBTC. Please cease and desist or we will have to block you. This is our final warning" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979543338341863678) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-18T13:41Z 1672 followers, XX engagements "Trucking should neither have special exemption carve outs nor excessive regulations. Here is the right mix. X. Repeal the Motor Carrier Exemption to the FLSA and require a living wage. X. Establish a minimum freight rate for independent truckers and carriers tied to the ATRI cost of operating a truck ($2.260 per mile as of 2024). X. Require broker transparency accountability and enforcement. X. Do not embrace a nanny state. Let the free market do its thing. Adopt a laissez-faire policy and let industry and labor figure the rest out through contractual negotiations and in the case of unions" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979553138970390839) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-18T14:20Z 1673 followers, XX engagements "Truckers should steer clear of No Kings Protests in all XX states. #NoKings" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979561837223178603) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-18T14:54Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements "SBTC Seeks IMMINENT HAZARD ORDER Against Borko Stankovic's company Move RPM. Sent: Saturday October XX 2025 at 8:01 AM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "secretaryduffy@dot.gov" secretaryduffy@dot.gov Cc: CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com "John" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979524666780782618) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-18T12:27Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements "@DOTInspectorGen @USDOT @USDOTRapid How did Borko Stankovic convince @progressive SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY under policy number CA9995863990 to insure him effective 8/13/2025 (now being canceled as of 10/23/2025) for $750000 BIPD if he doesn't have a CDL. Who did he list with them as his driver(s) @SocciLaw Is this insurance fraud mail fraud and/or wire fraud @AGPamBondi @USAO_NDIN @FBIIndianapolis @grok Don't you think the Inspector General and @FMCSA's Commercial Enforcement & Investigations Division CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov should investigate this since he killed somebody" [X Link](https://x.com/TheSBTC/status/1979614948058947933) [@TheSBTC](/creator/x/TheSBTC) 2025-10-18T18:25Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
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"@grok @Channel19S @Fosfamily @SenTedCruz @regguy69 @Todd2Spencer @Lewie_Pugh @Thewhitesmoke @STAAExposed @OOIDA @AdvocacySBA @SecDuffy That's what we thought"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T19:57Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"@grok SBTC believes TIA exerted undue influence on Small Business Administration Office of Advocacy which is wrong because TIA largely represents big multi-billion dollar businesses not small businesses. @AdvocacySBA sold out small carriers and truckers in our view. Now that you confirmed our understanding that @OOIDA didn't stand up and express outrage over @SBA's betrayal of small business carriers and truckers under the guise of balancing their interests with those of small freight brokers who don't really have a dog in this fight as TIA would have us all believe because it is the big"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T20:43Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"Inside Trucking Episode Six: All the Leaves are Brown No Non-domicile Today. Episode Six: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the SBTC's three-year long ongoing English Language Proficiency campaign and the move to remove illegal immigrants from America's highways. SBTC has filed a second petition for a criminal racketeering investigation (RICO) into California DMV after Secretary Duffy recently announced that XX% of non-domicile CDLs issued by CA DMV that were reviewed by FMCSA were issued illegally"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-12T16:18Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"Yes indeed @grok. We hope a lot of our 21000+ members take advantage of this new SBTC highway safety program open to SBTC Corporate Members designed to help motor carriers realize their duty under XX CFR XXXXXX to make sure the Drivers they hire can safely navigate the roads and read English road signs and police "slow down accident ahead" warning signs so we don't lose another Connor Dzion or those XX people who died in Texas Alabama and Florida this year. If a motor carrier employer is not yet a member of the SBTC do you think it's time the join get with this English assessment program and"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T01:22Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"Track the Senate version of CONNOR'S LAW here"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T03:22Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"Complaint to FMCSA Against TQL's Broker License: Transparency Accountability & Enforcement oh my Episode Seven: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the ongoing TQL Broker Transparency saga. SBTC's five-and-a-half-year-long ongoing quest to strengthen and enforce the XX CFR XXXXX broker transparency regulation outlaw contractual waivers that brokers use to unlawfully deregulate themselves evade regulation in violation of XX U.S. Code 14906 and possibly the Unreasonable Restraint of Trade provisions of the Sherman Antitrust Act. Comes now the"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T14:49Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"@grok can you read this SBTC Petition for Decertification Order and summarize for us please"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T01:15Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"@grok @grok Please try again. this time recognizing that ELP stands for English Language Proficiency"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T01:18Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"And given the Secretary announced he is withholding $XX million from CA due to CDL non-compliance below does this now mean the threshold finding has in fact been met and he is now statutorily required to decertify California and stop @CA_DMV from issuing any and all CDLs moving forward Trumps Transportation @SecDuffy Announces Consequences for Californias Failure to Enforce English Language Requirements for Truckers US Department of Transportation"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T01:34Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"@grok @SecDuffy @CA_DMV @SocciLaw Bingo Now that's what we're talking about"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T03:05Z 1674 followers, XX engagements
"If you got your own truck and operating to be your own boss amd all you did was exchange your dispatcher for a freight broker whim you have allowed to control you two questions. X. Are you really your own independent boss; and X. Who's fault is that if you allow yourself to be dictated to by your broker client"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T17:13Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"If you got your own truck and operating to be your own boss amd all you did was exchange your dispatcher for a freight broker whim you have allowed to control you two questions. X. Are you really your own independent boss; and X. Who's fault is that if you allow yourself to be dictated to by your broker client"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T17:15Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"ATTENTION DRIVERS IN NEED OF EVIDENCE OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY (ELP): Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11) commercial motor vehicle operators must be able to . read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records In furtherance of our commitment to Make the Roads Safe Again SBTC is excited to announce that we have partnered with our newest SBTC Industry Supplier Member Language Testing International Inc."
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-16T16:07Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"SBTC threatened to sue @SecretaryPete over speed limiters. @SecDuffy withdrew the rulemaking. SBTC asked for ELP enforcement. @POTUS @realDonaldTrump did exactly that with an EO on OOS. SBTC asked for CA to be defunded over ELP. @FMCSA just did it. SBTC asked @AGPamBondi to enforce the Hobbs Act to deter violence against truckers during riots. She said we will absolutely do that. SBTC has asked for broker transparency. @USDOT says we will make brokers be "upfront" with carriers. SBTC effected introduction of #CONNORSLAW in the House & Senate. That's just in the past X months. How's that for"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T12:30Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"@BillyRande83121 @Channel19S @OOIDA @JimLambUSA @TruckerDesiree SBTC has been calling for repeal of the motor carrier exemption to the FLSA for years. That would eliminate the pay by the mile regulate by the clock model. Removing illegal Drivers will drive rates and Driver pay up"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T12:34Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"@grok @SecDuffy We may hire @grok as a lobbyist Mr. Secretary. You got any openings @fedlawadvisors"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T19:02Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"New Administrator Derek Barrs just advised us a moment ago he is directing a meeting to be scheduled between Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration @FMCSA and Small Business in Transportation Coalition @theSBTC to discuss status of a variety of pending issues in response to our request for same"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-08T16:40Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"SBTC CALL TO ACTION Speaker Johnson will be on CSpan Washington Journal tomorrow October 9th 2025 at 8:30am Eastern. Lets get everyone to call in and ask him live about Connors Law Generally the numbers are: Republicans: 202-748-8001 Democrats : 202-748-8000 Independents: 202-748-8002 Texts: 202-748-8003 Let's inundate him with calls and texts to enact CONNOR'S LAW in the name of highway safety"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-08T18:56Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"Send this text to Speaker Johnson on CSPAN now via 202-748-8003: Speaker Johnson we need Congress to pass HR 3608 (CONNOR'S LAW) and for it to be merged with S.2114 to get non-English-speaking truckers who are killing people like Connor off the roads for good YOUR FIRST NAME CITY STATE"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-09T12:38Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"SBTC aka has pled with @USDOT & @FMCSA for a Hope Trans "Imminent Hazard" Order since August to no avail thus far. Executive Director @JimLambUSA says he has "hope" now that new Administrator Derek Barrs is on the job ready to bring "transparency and accountability" to the motor carrier safety agency. Lamb has been fighting for English language proficiency since 2022 and is the author of the original "Connors Law" proposal which aims to hold states accountable to test for English proficiency before issuing CDLs and take truckers not proficient off the road. See Various iterations of Lamb's"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-10T02:24Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"Meanwhile in California all the leaves are brown and the skies are grey"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-10T12:12Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"They went after James only Mac. because it was a political hit job FMCSA has refused to complete a FOIA request from 2016 that would reveal the nature and extent of that farce. @DOTInspectorGen refuses to audit them over FOIA violations. Maybe @SecDuffy and Derek Barrs @FMCSA will finally bring "transparency and accountability" to FMCSA like Barrs promised to do in his confirmation hearing. @FTC claimed that even though there were typical good faith disclaimers and disclosures (at least three during the ordering process to prevent misunderstandings) the solicitations were deceptive because"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T13:07Z 1672 followers, 128.3K engagements
"SBTC explained to @FMCSA the problem with Hope Trans in this email this week to Ken Riddle and new Administrator Derek Barrs. They can not have authority (technically they still do as they are active under their MC number in L&I). and still run as exempt for-hire with their XX trucks (as long as they are still active under their USDOT Number in Company Snapshot) unless there is a Imminent Hazard Order (none issued to date). Derek Barrs has acknowledged our various emails and has said they will respond to us. We have tried to make them appreciate the urgency and even wrote to @DOTInspectorGen"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T15:09Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"SBTC Asks @DOTInspectorGen to review @FMCSA's handling of our August request for an imminent hazard order against Hope Trans. Sent: Thursday October XX 2025 at 11:46 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Cc: Jesse.Elison@dot.gov Secretaryduffy@dot.gov Laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com larry.minor@dot.gov cicely.waters@dot.gov Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov kenneth.riddle@dot.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Subject: FMCSA's handling of our August request (and requests from other stakeholders) for a Hope Trans "Imminent Hazard" Order should be audited Dear USDOT OIG"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T15:12Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"Hey @grok Did @OOIDA ever protest that @AdvocacySBA May X 2025 letter to @SecDuffy calling for a freight broker transparency rulemaking reset in favor of "negotiated rulemaking" after representing they spoke to "small freight brokers" during their April roundtable meeting which they thereafter admitted was actually lobbyists from the Big 3PL trade group @tianetdotorg. or was it just SBTC that protested"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T19:52Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"Drivers looks like Grok thinks you should join SBTC: Truckers dot com @Todd2Spencer @OOIDA So shall it be written so shall it be done Tell @tianetdotorg and @AdvocacySBA in front of @SBA_Kelly @SBAgov @SBAOIG that truckers are NOT going to tolerate corrupt undue influence by big business interests purporting to be small businesses and for the agency to violate its own small business advocacy mission statement in silence and with impunity just like SBTC has. You usually like to follow what we do. So chop chop Todd. Don't be suddenly shy after truckers waiting X years for relief. Speak now or"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T21:38Z 1673 followers, 13.2K engagements
"Wait what The @AdvocacySBA made people sign NDA's Where does that come from Anyone can FOIA the agenda and minutes for a government meeting. Heck you could even FOIA the NDA itself. This can't be right. @grok is there any reason to believe the SBA or any other related agency held a meeting about freight broker transparency and made participants sign an NDA Are you following this @Soccilaw You went to the SBA Advocacy April Roundtable meeting that resulted in the SBA letter to @SecDuffy. Were YOU asked to sign an NDA Great Grok Where is this coming from"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-11T22:01Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"Inside Trucking Episode Six: All the Leaves are Brown No Non-domicile Today. Episode Six: October XX 2025 --SBTC Executive Director James Lamb explains the latest development in the SBTC's three-year long ongoing English Language Proficiency campaign and the move to remove illegal immigrants from America's highways. SBTC has filed a second petition for a criminal racketeering investigation (RICO) into California DMV after Secretary Duffy recently announced that XX% of non-domicile CDLs issued by CA DMV that were reviewed by FMCSA were issued illegally"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-12T16:06Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"How to pass a DOT ELP Assessment:"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-13T00:51Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"Should FMCSA suspend or revoke the property broker license of @TQLogistics as @theSBTC has suggested due to alleged "wilfull non-compliance" with the XX CFR XXXXX broker transparency regulation"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-13T13:01Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"If trucker advocates would PLEASE help us spread this poll to bring about AWARENESS instead of fighting with each other that would really be great"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-14T00:36Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"BREAKING NEWS: Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11) a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless that person is qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in that the person is over XX and (c)an read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language to respond to official inquiries and to make entries on reports and records In furtherance of our commitment to Make the Roads Safe Again SBTC is excited to announce that we have today"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-14T17:31Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"Connors Law originally proposed by the SBTC in March now has a companion bill in the Senate"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T02:50Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"H.R.5688 - To amend title XX United States Code with respect to requirements for States issuing commercial driver's licenses to non-domiciled individuals and for other purposes"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T03:33Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements
"@Fosfamily @Steve232684367 @carmenL_v2 @TNOOA22 @WmTrucking @averageJohn911 @Andersonj2273 The only way we effect positive change on issues like highway safety and broker abuse is if we take a "Stand" together"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-15T15:07Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"SBTC Calls on @SecDuffy to now perform his "duty" to decertify California @CA_DMV's CDL-issuing privileges. Sent: Thursday October XX 2025 at 3:29 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: secretaryduffy@dot.gov CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Cc: Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-16T19:38Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"Thanks @grok. We contend under XX USC 31312 @SecDuffy has --not only the authority but --a duty given the word "shall" in the statute below to prohibit states from issuing commercial drivers licenses (CDLs) whenever the Secretary determines that a state is in substantial noncompliance with Chapter XXX which governs CDLs. Are we right Here's the XX USC 31312 Federal law: (a)In General.If the Secretary of Transportation determines that a State is in substantial noncompliance with this chapter the Secretary shall issue an order to (1)prohibit that State from carrying out licensing procedures"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T01:27Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"OK @grok now you sound like a lawyer so we have to circle in ours @SocciLaw. Two things. X. Here is the letter from USDOT to Californian which references non-compliance. X. Can it be reasonably stated that this letter of non-compliance when combined with the act of withholding $XX million in grant funding is anything other than a finding of substantial non-compliance. We mean could the level of non-compliance really not rise to the level of substantial if they are withholding $XX million That's a lot of money to withhold. Would they withhold that much is the non-compliance was not substantial"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T01:52Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"Breaking News: @grok agrees with SBTC that @SecDuffy now has a duty under XX USC 31312 to decertify @CA_DMV as a CDL-issuing state and revoke their authority to issue any and all CDLs until the state of California is no longer in "substantial non-compliance" with CDL program rules"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T03:13Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"Sorry @CAgovernor @GavinNewsom. Looks like you and @CA_DMV are going to lose your rights to issue CDLs once @SecDuffy @USDOT @USDOTRapid @FMCSA see our argument"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T03:26Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements
"The SBTC and its members are not demanding more driving hours. We accept the XX hour status quo. Historically our independent Owner-Operator members who have their own authority have not believed the XX hour rule adds significant safety value and just hurts their productivity when they are unreasonably detained at a shipper or receiver. Just because you have available time to drive doesn't mean you have to. If your broker is acting like they own and control you and make you drive when you feel you shouldn't because you're fatigued it's time to find a new broker. If your broker exercises that"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T13:41Z 1673 followers, 10.8K engagements
"The issue is the incongruence that comes with paying by the mile and regulating by the clock. Paying by the hour and regulating by the clock would remove that incongruence. Better yet SBTC believes truckers should be on a base salary that entails a livable wage so they do not operate in fear of starvation which gives rise to speeding and road rage in this era of ELDs. That combined with performance incentives in the form of bonuses would ensure productivity without causing unnecessary stress that then results in large truck accidents and fatalities. It's a common sense approach"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T13:53Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"We can't but Congress can. by revoking the Motor Carrier Exemption. Then it would be illegal to pay Drivers by the mile under the FLSA. Drivers and trucker advocates like you should endorse and get behind the SBTC's long-time lobbying efforts to revoke this exemption. Even OOIDA joined the bandwagon"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T14:46Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"SBTC cites @grok asks for meeting with @SecDuffy. Sent: Friday October XX 2025 at 7:43 PM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "secretaryduffy@dot.gov" secretaryduffy@dot.gov Cc: CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com "John Gallagher""
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-17T17:58Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements
"@Channel19S @BillyRande83121 @OOIDA @JimLambUSA @TruckerDesiree @lets_truck The SBTC is not interested in discussions involving Kevin Rutherford or anyone who disparages the SBTC. Please cease and desist or we will have to block you. This is our final warning"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-18T13:41Z 1672 followers, XX engagements
"Trucking should neither have special exemption carve outs nor excessive regulations. Here is the right mix. X. Repeal the Motor Carrier Exemption to the FLSA and require a living wage. X. Establish a minimum freight rate for independent truckers and carriers tied to the ATRI cost of operating a truck ($2.260 per mile as of 2024). X. Require broker transparency accountability and enforcement. X. Do not embrace a nanny state. Let the free market do its thing. Adopt a laissez-faire policy and let industry and labor figure the rest out through contractual negotiations and in the case of unions"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-18T14:20Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
"Truckers should steer clear of No Kings Protests in all XX states. #NoKings"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-18T14:54Z 1672 followers, XXX engagements
"SBTC Seeks IMMINENT HAZARD ORDER Against Borko Stankovic's company Move RPM. Sent: Saturday October XX 2025 at 8:01 AM From: "James Lamb" JimLamb@usa.com To: "secretaryduffy@dot.gov" secretaryduffy@dot.gov Cc: CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov "HOTLINE DOT-OIG" HOTLINE@oig.dot.gov Criminal.Division@usdoj.gov derek.barrs@dot.gov Gregory.Zerzan@dot.gov Shannon@americantruckers.com mar@marcorubio.com Steven.Bradbury@dot.gov Jesse.Elison@dot.gov FMCSAExecSec@dot.gov "Minor Larry (FMCSA)" larry.minor@dot.gov "Waters Cicely (FMCSA)" cicely.waters@dot.gov "Laurence Socci" laurence.socci@soccilawfirm.com "John"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-18T12:27Z 1673 followers, XXX engagements
"@DOTInspectorGen @USDOT @USDOTRapid How did Borko Stankovic convince @progressive SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY under policy number CA9995863990 to insure him effective 8/13/2025 (now being canceled as of 10/23/2025) for $750000 BIPD if he doesn't have a CDL. Who did he list with them as his driver(s) @SocciLaw Is this insurance fraud mail fraud and/or wire fraud @AGPamBondi @USAO_NDIN @FBIIndianapolis @grok Don't you think the Inspector General and @FMCSA's Commercial Enforcement & Investigations Division CEI_Mailbox@dot.gov should investigate this since he killed somebody"
X Link @TheSBTC 2025-10-18T18:25Z 1673 followers, XX engagements
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