FORT PIERCE, Fla. (CBS12) — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) says roughly 9,500 commercial truck drivers have been placed out of service this year for failing to meet federal English-language proficiency requirements, as the agency ramps up enforcement of a rule that has been on the books for decades.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy first announced the figure on Wednesday in a post on X, framing the crackdown as a highway-safety measure.
Duffy then expanded on that announcement Friday during a news conference, arguing that English proficiency is critical during crashes and roadside emergencies…