President Trump Declares English as Official Language for Truck Drivers

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
President Trump declared English as the official language of the United States for truck drivers, citing safety concerns on roadways. The Department of Transportation will enforce English literacy tests for truckers to ensure public safety.

Key Points

  • President Trump signs executive order to enforce English literacy tests for truck drivers
  • Over 99,000 drivers had English proficiency violations before 2015
  • Truckers will be taken out of service if found unable to speak English during inspections

Pros

  • Enhanced safety on roadways due to better communication between truckers and officials
  • Commonsense policy to ensure truckers can understand traffic signs and respond to inquiries

Cons

  • Potential language barrier issues for non-English speaking truck drivers
  • Possible discrimination against truck drivers with limited English proficiency