English-Speaking Trucker Enforcement Intensifies As Hageman Brings Bill

English-Speaking Trucker Enforcement Intensifies As Hageman Brings Bill

The push for tougher enforcement of English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers intensified Thursday when Harriet Hageman introduced a bill…

Seventy percent of the 85 thousand drivers who cross goods by truck to the United States are at risk of being disqualified from traveling the roads in that country, according to the National Chamber of Cargo Transport (Canacar). This would be by the executive order sent by President Donald Trump on April 28 and officialized his Transport Secretary, Sean Duffy, on May 20, in which he demands that all operators with Visa B1 and international licen…

Trump's English language mandate popular among truckers: Survey

Overdrive collected a vast array of opinions and perspectives on President Donald Trump's English language proficiency crackdown and review of non-domiciled CDLs and found overwhelming support.

Congressman Taylor introduces Connor’s Law, requiring English proficiency for CDL drivers | The Highland County Press

Congressman Dave Taylor (OH-02) and Representative Harriet Hageman (WY-AL) today announced the introduction of Connor’s Law, which will codify President Trump’s Executive Order requiring CDL drivers to maintain a basic proficiency in English in order to be licensed to drive on American roads.

CVTA calls on USDOT to disqualify CDL schools that flout driver training requirements

On May 20, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order mandating that commercial drivers operating in the U.S. be able to effectively communicate in English. This marks a major step forward for highway safety. By reinstating enforcement of the federal English language proficiency (ELP) requirement for commercial drivers, the USDOT and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) are returning t…

May 28, 2025.-The Trump administration reinstated a sanction that consisted of taking truckers out of service with limited English, which raised concerns about the shortage of drivers and discrimination, reported Héctor Alejandro Arzate Harvest Media for wpr.org/ ...