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What Truck Drivers Need to Know About the New English Proficiency Rules

New FMCSA and CVSA rules now enforce English proficiency for truck drivers. As of June 25, 2025, inspectors can place drivers out of service if they can’t speak or read English well enough to drive safely. Learn what’s changing, how to prepare, and what inspectors will ask during roadside checks. Stay compliant, protect your miles, and keep rolling with Carter Express’s guide for CDL-A drivers.

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