Foreign truck drivers operating in the US have long been required to demonstrate English proficiency. A recent executive order under the Trump administration has elevated failure to comply from a standard violation to an out-of-service condition. What does this mean in practical terms?
What happens if a driver fails to meet the requirement? What qualifies as acceptable English proficiency? Can drivers use translation or communication apps? What if a driver has a hearing impairment? Do the rules differ in commercial zones along the US-Mexico border? How can a driver/operator resolve a failed test result and get back on the road?
With the U.S. Department of Transportation¡¯s English language requirement now in effect, we invited two experts to explain its key elements during a recent webinar: Adrienne Gildea, the ¡¯s Deputy Executive Director, and Dan Horvath, ·¬ÇÑÊÓƵmember the American Trucking Associations¡¯ Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs and Safety Policy.
