Trump Signs Order on English-Language Rules for Truckers
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President Donald Trump has signed an executive order reinforcing an already existing federal law requiring English-language proficiency as a requirement for commercial motor drivers.
In the ordered issued April 28, Trump contends the “requirement has not been enforced in years, and America’s roadways have become less safe.”
“My administration will enforce the law to protect the safety of American truckers, drivers, passengers and others, including by upholding the safety enforcement regulations that ensure that anyone behind the wheel of a commercial vehicle is properly qualified and proficient in our national language, English,” the order states.
American Trucking Associations Senior Vice President of Regulatory & Safety Policy Dan Horvath said in a statement:“We thank the Trump Administration for responding to our concerns on the uneven application of this existing regulation, and we look forward to working with FMCSA and the law enforcement community on an objective, consistent, and effective enforcement standard.”
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