S. 2114, the Commercial Motor Vehicle English Proficiency Act, would require that commercial truck drivers demonstrate English language proficiency in order to obtain or maintain their driving certification. The bill mandates that beginning two years after enactment, drivers must show they can read traffic signs in English, communicate with law enforcement and checkpoint officers in English, and give and receive directions in English. It also prohibits commercial driver's license knowledge tests from being administered in any language other than English, effectively eliminating multilingual testing options. The legislation affects individuals seeking to become or remain commercial motor vehicle operators and applies nationwide to the trucking industry. The Department of Transportation must update its regulations within two years to implement these new testing standards.
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