| A truck driver sits in line as he waits to enter a shipping berth at the
Port of Oakland on April 18, 2025 in Oakland, California. President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Monday, requiring truckers to speak English proficiently.
The law would replace a 2016 Obama administration memo, which
enforced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was not
allowed to require drivers to proficiently speak English.
“President Trump believes that English is a non-negotiable safety
requirement for professional drivers, as they should be able to read and
understand traffic signs, communicate with traffic safety officers,
border patrol, agricultural checkpoints, and cargo weight-limit station
personnel, and provide and receive feedback and directions in English,” a
White House document first viewed by Breitbart News explained.
The order states that Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy will be
directed “to rescind and replace guidance to strengthen inspection
procedures for compliance with English proficiency requirements,” per
the White House document.
The expected order, “mandates revising out-of-service criteria to
ensure drivers violating English proficiency rules are placed
out-of-service, enhancing roadway safety.”
The transportation secretary will also be given the responsibility of
evaluating protocols for the authenticity verification of commercial
driver’s licenses (CDL).
Additionally, in March, Trump signed an executive order to establish English as the official language of the United States.
The order reads: “To promote unity, cultivate a shared American
culture for all citizens, ensure consistency in government operations,
and create a pathway to civic engagement, it is in America’s best
interest for the Federal Government to designate one — and only one —
official language. Establishing English as the official language will
not only streamline communication but also reinforce shared national
values, and create a more cohesive and efficient society.”
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