Truckers Face English Test Requirement for Driving in the U.S.
SAN DIEGO ( Border Report — Earlier this week, President Donald Trump issued an executive order requiring truck drivers to pass an English proficiency exam before they can operate legally within the U.S.
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The White House states that numerous truck drivers are unable to effectively communicate with law enforcement officials or comprehend road signs, which poses a risk to all individuals using the roads.
Truck drivers must demonstrate their proficiency in basic English or risk being "taken out of service."
"My administration will uphold the law to safeguard the well-being of American truckers, drivers, passengers, and bystanders. This includes enforcing safety regulations that mandate all individuals operating commercial vehicles must be adequately certified and fluent in our nation’s primary language, English," states the executive order.
Alfonso Hernandez, who drives a truck out of Sacramento, states that he is fine with the mandate.
“He mentioned at least knowing some English," she stated. "If every driver understands English, it would benefit everybody."
Hernandez talked with Border Report at a truck stop close to the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, located southeast of San Diego.
A different driver named Kelvin contradicted Hernandez, stating that one’s capability to drive safely does not depend on their proficiency in the English language.
The overly stringent approach being implemented overnight is quite concerning," Kelvin stated. "I urge you to show more consideration; after all, we're all involved in cross-border trade, and our aim is simply to perform our duties as effectively as possible.
Kelvin mentioned that he can speak sufficient English for driving safely and communicating with law enforcement, yet it’s quite different when an officer has to assess his proficiency.
It relies on which police officer pulls you over and just how forgiving they decide to be.
He acknowledged his lack of knowledge regarding the administration process for the English tests, which remains undisclosed to the public.
The Trump administration has not yet disclosed its plans for enforcing the executive order.
States such as Arkansas already have comparable regulations that impose penalties of up to $10,000 for drivers who fail to adhere.
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