The trucking rule California won’t enforce — and why it’s now paying the price

California Fails to Enforce English Rules for Truckers

California is facing $40 million in cuts due to its failure to enforce English language requirements for truckers, as stated by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy.

The decision comes after an investigation into a deadly crash in Florida involving a foreign truck driver who made an illegal U-turn on August 12. The driver, who was issued a commercial license by California, should have been disqualified due to his immigration status and inability to demonstrate English proficiency.

Significant failures in the way California is enforcing rules

According to Secretary Duffy, California is the only state not enforcing these rules, which were put in place after one of President Donald Trump's executive orders in June. The state will now have to pay the price for its non-compliance.

Author's summary: California faces cuts for not enforcing English rules for truckers.

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Scripps News Scripps News — 2025-10-16

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