
U.S. Threatens to Withhold Funds Over Truckers' English Proficiency
Published on: Aug. 26, 2025, 6:52 p.m. | Source: Devdiscourse
The U.S. Transportation Department announced plans to withhold federal funding from California, Washington state, and New Mexico unless they enforce English proficiency requirements for commercial truck drivers. This aligns with President Trump's executive order and Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visa issuance pause to address concerns over non-English-speaking truck drivers.