#English Language Proficiency

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Compliance & FMCSA Aug 11, 2026

FMCSA Codifies English-Language Rule, Restores Out-of-Service Authority

Agency turns Trump-era enforcement guidance into permanent regulation, requiring states to adopt compatible OOS criteria for drivers who cannot speak English.

By Marvin Aldridge

Commercial truck driver completing paperwork at desk with application forms and pen

Compliance & FMCSA May 21, 2026

DOL Adds English Proficiency Check to Driver Hiring Process

Labor Department sub-regulatory guidance requires employers to verify English language proficiency during application for any commercial motor vehicle role: no…

By Marvin Aldridge