Maine Resident Gets Into Car Accident With Company Truck Driver Who Couldn’t Speak English and Had ‘No License, No Insurance'
- Starting June 25, 2025, U.S. Commercial drivers must demonstrate adequate English proficiency or face being taken out of service, as mandated by new enforcement criteria established by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance.
- This enforcement follows an executive order signed by President Trump on April 28, 2025, mandating that commercial drivers communicate sufficiently in English.
- The rule requires drivers to read road signs, respond to inquiries, and make records, with updated inspection procedures to ensure compliance.
- About 10% of the over 3 million U.S. Commercial drivers lack English proficiency, risking job loss as the CVSA aligns federal out-of-service criteria with the executive order.
- The enforcement aims to improve roadway safety and driver working conditions but may cause workforce shortages and require employers to review driver qualifications.
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Maine Resident Gets Into Car Accident With Company Truck Driver Who Couldn’t Speak English and Had ‘No License, No Insurance'
Even if no one is injured, experiencing a car crash can be frightening, but getting into an accident with someone who doesn’t speak English or have insurance can be infuriating. That said, a resident in Maine got into a wreck with a company truck with someone who could hardly speak English. The large vehicle was changing lanes, and the driver didn’t bother to check if the way was clear, resulting in the crash. “No license, no insurance!” was wha…
Trump Executive Order Requires Proficiency In English For Commercial Drivers; Tennessee Legislators Rejected Similar Bill
Image Credit: Canva The Tennessee Conservative [By Paula Gomes] – President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order at the end of April requiring that drivers of commercial vehicles be properly qualified and also be proficient in English. During the recently ended legislative session, Tennessee lawmakers failed to pass a bill with similar requirements for those seeking to drive on state roads. The legislation that two Republican lawmakers sponsor…
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