Trump Administration Cracks Down on Unsafe Trucking with English-Only CDL Tests
The Trump administration’s move to require all commercial driver’s license tests be given in English is more than a language policy — it’s a vital step to protect American roads from unqualified, potentially dangerous truckers enabled by weak oversight and fraudulent companies.
In a decisive move to restore safety and accountability to America's highways, the Trump administration has mandated that all truckers and bus drivers take commercial driver’s license (CDL) tests exclusively in English. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled this policy as part of a broader effort to tackle longstanding regulatory failures that have put American lives at risk.Why English-Only Testing Matters for Road SafetyThe rationale is clear: truck drivers must be able to read road signs promptly and communicate effectively with law enforcement officers during emergencies. Yet, for years, many states have permitted testing in multiple languages—even though proficiency in English...
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