FMCSA proposes making English language proficiency a reason to pull commercial drivers off the roa
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is proposing a new rule regarding how truck drivers must demonstrate they can understand and speak English.
Why it matters: This is largely a technical update intended to make enforcement more uniform across different states and jurisdictions.
Who it affects
- Commercial truck drivers
This is a proposed rule from the FMCSA; readers should consult the Federal Register before relying on these standards as they are not yet final.
Agency: Transportation Department, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration
Source: Federal Register — read the official document