US EditionTrump order, Arkansas law align to enforce truckers' English proficiency
- On April 30, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to strictly enforce the federal requirement that commercial truck operators demonstrate the ability to read and communicate in English, aiming to enhance safety on U.S. Roadways.
- The order followed advocacy by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association to restore a decades-old safety rule requiring drivers to understand English for reading signs and communicating with law enforcement.
- Arkansas enacted Act 604 to enforce English proficiency starting July 13, 2025, with inspections during routine safety checks but without direct language tests targeting drivers.
- In 2014, officials reported over 100,000 English proficiency violations and removed more than 4,000 drivers, while violations dropped to about 11,000 in 2024 with no removals that year.
- Supporters argue the enforcement enhances safety and fairness, but critics warn it risks worsening driver shortages and disproportionately affects immigrant workers in the trucking industry.
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Trump order, Arkansas law align to enforce truckers' English proficiency
A recent executive order by President Donald Trump and a new Arkansas state law are bringing renewed focus to English proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers, raising questions about safety and economic fairness in the industry.
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