TRUMP SIGNS ORDER – English Now REQUIRED to Drive!
For years, the roads of America have welcomed truckers who can’t read navigation signs, but that’s about to change.
At a Glance
- Trump signed an executive order enforcing English proficiency for commercial motor drivers.
- The order reverses the 2016 abolition of language requirements by the Obama administration.
- The trucking industry largely supports the measure, citing improved road safety.
- Concerns loom over illegal drivers unable to communicate effectively with law enforcement.
A Reinstatement of Common Sense
President Donald Trump’s new executive order mandates that every commercial truck driver must demonstrate English proficiency, a move that signals the reawakening of a standard lost in 2016 under the previous administration. This critical standard helps ensure our roadways are navigated by drivers fully capable of understanding traffic signage and engaging law enforcement with due diligence.
This order not only demands that drivers maintain comprehensive travel records in English but also enlists the U.S. Secretary of Transportation to rescind guidance that diluted this requirement. Clarity in communication, it seems, is back in the driver’s seat.
Addressing Safety Concerns
For years, the roads have been less safe, as Trump points out, due to “requirement has not been enforced in years, and America’s roadways have become less safe.” Ensuring English proficiency aligns with the Shift to English as the national language, reinforcing cohesion in vital sectors to prevent accidents attributable to unqualified drivers.
“We thank the Trump Administration for responding to our concerns on the uneven application of this existing regulation, and we look forward to working with FMCSA and the law enforcement community on an objective, consistent and effective enforcement standard.” – Dan Horvath.
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association and 150,000 truckers back this decision. It’s crystal clear to them: Safety should never bow to bureaucracy or agenda-driven politics. The American Trucking Associations and Small Business in Transportation Coalition echo the cries for reform, advocating tirelessly at both state and federal levels.
The Broader Picture
This executive order reflects the broader attempt to reestablish English as the bedrock language, ensuring legally cogent communications at all times. Clear roads require clear voices, as articulated by Sean Duffy, who insists a driver’s inability to understand road signs singularly disqualifies them from commanding a commercial vehicle. The safety risks associated with drivers who cannot read or speak English are concerns this order aims to pulverize.
“Thank you @SecDuffy for listening to #truckers and prioritizing highway safety!” – Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.
Rest assured, this measure is but another step in the stride to harmonize regulation and transport safety across the nation, offering further assurance for truckers and law-abiding citizens alike.
