""A driver who can't understand English will not drive a commercial vehicle in this country. Period," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said last month while announcing enforcement guidelines that take effect on Wednesday."
""If it's not the language that you prefer to use daily, you may get a little nervous and you may feel, 'What if I say the wrong thing?'" said Jerry Maldonado, chairman of the board of the Laredo Motor Carriers Association."
The implementation of new federal guidelines demands truck drivers in the U.S. to be proficient in English, as stated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. This change arose from an executive order by President Trump aiming to ensure safety in commercial vehicle operations. Many students at trucking schools, including those learning English as a second language, are now feeling pressured. They are taking measures to enhance their language skills to avoid risks of losing their jobs due to potential language barriers during inspections and interactions with authorities.
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