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Trump's New Order Demands English Proficiency for Truck Drivers

5/7/2025

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President Trump's new executive order requires commercial truck drivers in the U.S. to demonstrate English proficiency, emphasizing safety on the roads. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will enforce this rule, sidelining non-compliant drivers. Additionally, the order seeks to enhance state licensing programs and improve working conditions for truck drivers facing shortages.

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President Trump's new executive order requires commercial truck drivers in the U.S. to demonstrate English proficiency, emphasizing safety on the roads. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will enforce this rule, sidelining non-compliant drivers. Additionally, the order seeks to enhance state licensing programs and improve working conditions for truck drivers facing shortages.