The trucking rule California won’t enforce — and why it’s now paying the price

California Fails to Enforce English Rules for Truckers

California is facing $40 million in cuts due to its failure to enforce English language requirements for truckers, as stated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The decision comes after an investigation into a deadly crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on August 12. The driver had been issued a commercial license by California, despite the state's English proficiency rules.

Truckers are supposed to be disqualified if they can’t demonstrate English proficiency

The rules, which predate the crash, were cited by Duffy as an example of California's significant failures in enforcing regulations. The driver involved in the crash should not have been given a commercial license due to his immigration status, according to Duffy.

Author's summary: California faces cuts for not enforcing English rules for truckers.

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Scripps News Scripps News — 2025-10-16

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