politics
Duffy moves to codify English proficiency rules for truckers
EXCLUSIVE — The Transportation Department has proposed a new rule to codify English-language proficiency requirements for American truckers, as Secretary Sean Duffy looks to ensure that current language safety standards last beyond the Trump administration.
TL;DR
- Transportation Department proposes a new rule for English proficiency for truckers.
- The rule aims to ensure safety standards last beyond the Trump administration.
- Stricter enforcement followed fatal crashes involving non-English proficient truckers.
- A previous Trump administration executive order required truck drivers to speak English.
- The proposed rule would codify placing non-English proficient drivers out of service.