Trucking association pushes for House vote on English-proficiency bill

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is pushing the House to vote on a bill requiring commercial driver's license holders to demonstrate English proficiency and mandating states verify truckers' legal immigration status. The legislation aims to establish uniform language and employment eligibility standards across the trucking industry.

Washington — The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association wants the House to vote on legislation intended to ensure commercial driver’s license holders are proficient in English and require states to confirm truckers’ legal immigration status. In a July 15 letter addressed to House Speaker…

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