On Wednesday, Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., will introduce legislation that would require prospective truck drivers or other commercial motor vehicle drivers to speak, read, and understand proficient English before obtaining a license.
“Common sense would tell us that anyone driving on American roads, especially those operating large trucks and trailers, should be capable of understanding what the road signs say or how to communicate with police,” Marshall said in a statement to The Federalist. “Kansans deserve to know that commercial operators are held to the highest safety standards. I am proud to introduce legislation that ensures those driving the largest vehicles on the road can understand the official language of America: English.”
“English proficiency for commercial truck drivers isn’t just practical, it can be a matter of life and death. The unwillingness of previous administrations to enforce this commonsense regulation undermines roadway safety and puts all drivers at risk,” Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith, who co-sponsored the legislation, said in a statement to The Federalist. “I’m proud to work with Senator Marshall to restore this critical safety standard. This legislation is a straightforward, sensible step that will make our roads and highways safer for everyone.”
