FMCSA proposes to park truckers for English language proficiency violations

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing new rules that would suspend commercial driver's licenses for truckers who fail English language proficiency tests. The regulation would enforce existing federal standards and ensure drivers can safely communicate on jobsites and with authorities.

Washington — The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking feedback on a proposal that would place commercial driver’s license holders out of service for failing an English language proficiency test. Published Aug. 10, the proposed rule would codify existing federal standards and…

This story was originally published by Safety+Health Magazine.