The Trump administration has taken nearly 9,500 commercial truck drivers off the road for failing to meet federal English-language requirements , Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said, marking one of the most aggressive enforcement actions the industry has seen in years.

Under the new directive, law enforcement officers are empowered to pull drivers out of service on the spot if they cannot demonstrate sufficient English proficiency during roadside inspections. Officials say the rule — long part of federal safety standards but rarely enforced — is essential to ensure drivers can read signs, understand instructions and communicate with authorities while operating large commercial vehicles.

From safety push to immigration agenda

What began as a highway safety initiative has morphed i

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