Enforcing Commonsense Rules of the Road for America's Truck Drivers

On April 28, 2025, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to enforce English proficiency requirements for truck drivers, aiming to enhance road safety and support the trucking industry. The order mandates the Department of Transportation to revise inspection procedures and ensure compliance with English-language rules, which had not been strictly enforced in recent years. This action may face legal and political scrutiny as it emphasizes language requirements, potentially affecting non-native English-speaking drivers and raising concerns about discrimination and regulatory burdens.