New English-Language Proficiency Guidelines for CMV Drivers
On May 20, 2025, the secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation’s (USDOT) signed an order announcing new guidelines to strengthen English language enforcement for commercial truck operators. Under the new guidance, commercial motor vehicle (CMV) drivers who fail to comply with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) longstanding English-language proficiency (ELP) requirements will…