Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers
Enforces English Proficiency and Security Rules for Truck Drivers
What it does
Agencies must enforce English proficiency rules, rescind prior guidance, and strengthen CDL security and enforcement.
Real-world impact
- Drivers who do not meet English requirements can be placed out-of-service.
- State non-domiciled CDL issuance will be reviewed for irregularities.
- Federal agencies will tighten checks on domestic and international driving credentials.
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Summary
This order directs federal transportation officials to enforce the English-language proficiency requirement for commercial truck drivers and to rescind a 2016 guidance, replacing it with new inspection procedures. It requires revising out-of-service criteria so drivers who fail the English requirement are taken out of service, reviews non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses for irregularities, and improves checks on domestic and international driving credentials. Within 60 days, agencies must begin additional actions to improve truckers' working conditions. The order says these steps will protect road safety and support truck drivers.
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