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FMCSA Receives Over 2,200 Comments on English Language Proficiency Rule

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration concluded its comment period Friday on a proposed regulation requiring drivers to demonstrate English language proficiency or face out-of-service orders. More than 2,200 submissions favored codifying the existing standards. A coordinated email campaign represented the largest volume of support, referencing a 2024 California crash involving a driver that injured five-year-old Dalilah Coleman and spurring legislative action in Congress. The proposed rule would update regulations to enforce compliance with language requirements, with an exception for cross-border traffic near the U.S.-Mexico border that remains localized. The Sikh Coalition filed comments expressing concerns about potential discrimination against Sikh truck drivers, making it one of few voices urging caution on the measure.