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Trump Mandates English Proficiency for Truck Drivers to Enhance Safety

4/29/2025

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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday at 5 p.m. ET, mandating English proficiency for commercial truck drivers across the U.S. This initiative seeks to enhance safety by ensuring clear communication on the roads. It also tasks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy with bolstering compliance inspections and improving drivers' working conditions.

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President Donald Trump is set to sign an executive order on Monday at 5 p.m. ET, mandating English proficiency for commercial truck drivers across the U.S. This initiative seeks to enhance safety by ensuring clear communication on the roads. It also tasks Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy with bolstering compliance inspections and improving drivers' working conditions.