U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy yesterday signed an order officially announcing U.S. roadside enforcement agencies will begin placing truck drivers out of service, if they can’t demonstrate proficiency in English.
It followed on an executive order signed by U.S. President Donald Trump in April, and his declaration of English as the official language of the U.S.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) later posted its guidance on the issue online. However, it’s heavily redacted so as to not reveal the questions enforcement officers will pose to drivers at roadside to determine English proficiency. Nonetheless, the guidance can be found here.
