DOT and Trump Admin Threaten Funding Over Truck Driver English Rules
The U.S. Department of Transportation warned Washington, California, and New Mexico that they could lose federal funding if they do not enforce English Language Proficiency rules for commercial drivers, as part of efforts to improve road safety and oversight. Washington has been criticized for failing to properly enforce these standards, with the DOT citing significant enforcement gaps, and California's Highway Patrol stating it will not follow the federal regulation. The move aims to address safety concerns highlighted by recent crashes involving commercial drivers.