Trump Orders All Truckers to Be Proficient in Speaking, Reading English

Existing federal law requiring that commercial drivers read and speak English has ‘not been enforced,’ according to the White House.

Truckers prepare to pick up shipping containers from the Port of Long Beach, Calif., on March 28, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on April 28 requiring all commercial vehicle operators in the United States to be qualified and proficient English speakers.

“There’s a lot of communication problems between truckers on the road,” White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on April 28. “We’re going to ensure that our truckers, who are the backbone of our economy, are all able to speak English.”