FMCSA May Tighten English Proficiency Rules for CDL Drivers
English language proficiency has long been part of the federal qualifications for interstate commercial vehicle drivers. Under 49 CFR 391.11(b)(2), a driver must be able to read and speak English well enough to communicate with the public, understand highway traffic signs and signals, respond to official questions, and complete required reports and records. What is changing is how that standard is enforced and how it may be written into federal…
