Driver Language Proficiency Enforcement Begins Now
Posted On
June 26, 2025
As of June 25, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will enforce the requirement that commercial drivers be able to read and speak English. Changes include mandatory roadside English assessments. Drivers who cannot converse or read road signs will be immediately prohibited from driving. FMCSA will review the policy of issuing commercial driver's licenses to nonresidents.
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