Urgent Update: English Proficiency Requirements for CDL Drivers Could Threaten Jobs in 2025

Published: May 4, 2025 Introduction The English proficiency requirements for CDL drivers got some media attention recently. In April 2025, President Donald Trump signed a pivotal executive order titled “Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America’s Truck Drivers.” This directive mandates that all commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders demonstrate English proficiency, reinforcing and expanding … Read more