California Faces Consequences for Not Enforcing English Rules for Truckers
California is facing $40 million in cuts due to its failure to enforce English language requirements for truckers, as stated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.
The decision comes after an investigation into a deadly crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on August 12. The driver, who was issued a commercial license by California, should have been disqualified due to his immigration status and inability to demonstrate English proficiency.
Truckers are supposed to be disqualified if they can’t demonstrate English proficiency
- California is the only state failing to enforce English rules for truckers.
- The English language requirements for truckers predate the crash and are intended to ensure safety on the roads.
Author's summary: California faces cuts for not enforcing English rules for truckers.