DOT Secretary Sean Duffy announced that all commercial driver’s license (CDL) exams will now be administered exclusively in English, requiring truck and bus drivers to complete written and skills tests in English only.
The English-only rule aims to ensure drivers can read road signs and communicate with law enforcement, with the DOT urging states to disqualify drivers who fail to meet federal English proficiency standards.
The policy represents a shift for states such as California, which previously offered CDL exams in multiple languages and comes amid concerns about inconsistent enforcement of existing language requirements.
Separately, the department moved to remove more than 550 commercial driver training schools from the national registry after over 1,400 investigations found safety violations, including unqualified instructors and improper training practices.
The DOT also limited CDL eligibility for certain foreign nationals to specific visa holders undergoing expanded review and increased scrutiny of states that issued licenses to unqualified drivers, part of a broader effort under President Donald Trump’s administration to tighten oversight and improve roadway safety.
Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Friday, Feb. 20, that all commercial driver’s license (CDL) exams will be administered exclusively in English.
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