Transportation Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts for 3 States Over Trucker English Rules

California, Washington, and New Mexico have 30 days to enforce English-proficiency rules for truckers or potentially lose key federal safety funds.
Transportation Secretary Threatens Funding Cuts for 3 States Over Trucker English Rules
A driving instructor talks to a student driver at the California Truck Driving Academy in Inglewood, Calif., on Nov. 17, 2021. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
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The Trump administration has threatened to withhold millions of dollars in federal funds from California, Washington state, and New Mexico unless the states begin enforcing new English language requirements for truck drivers.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Aug. 26 that the three states have 30 days to comply with federal rules or risk losing up to 100 percent of their Motor Carrier Safety Assistance Program (MCSAP) grants, which support inspections and other enforcement programs.
Tom Ozimek
Tom Ozimek
Reporter
Tom Ozimek is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times. He has a broad background in journalism, deposit insurance, marketing and communications, and adult education.
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