"California, Washington and New Mexico could lose millions of dollars of federal funding if they continue failing to enforce English language requirements for truckers, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday. An investigation launched after a deadly Florida crash involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on Aug. 12 found what Duffy called significant failures in the way all three states are enforcing rules that took effect in June after one of President Donald Trump's executive orders."
"He said the department was also already reviewing how states were enforcing the rules before the crash. "This is about keeping people safe on the road. Your families, your kids, your spouses, your loved ones, your friends. We all use the roadway, and we need to make sure that those who are driving big rigs - semis - can understand the road signs, that they've been well trained," Duffy said."
California, Washington and New Mexico face potential loss of federal transportation funding for failing to enforce English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers. An investigation after a deadly Florida crash involving a foreign truck driver found significant failures in state enforcement of rules enacted in June following a presidential executive order. Commercial drivers must demonstrate English proficiency and can be disqualified if they cannot. Enforcement concerns include issuance of licenses despite immigration issues. The situation sparked political criticism between governors, while officials emphasize safety needs such as reading road signs and communicating with law enforcement. The Department of Transportation is reviewing state enforcement; California reported thousands of inspections with only one English-language violation recorded.
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