Enforcing Commonsense Rules Of The Road

The order strengthens enforcement of an existing safety qualification for commercial drivers while directing broader action on driver credentials and truckers’ working conditions.

What the order does ​

• Orders new federal inspection guidance within 60 days to enforce commercial-driver English requirements.
• Directs revisions to out-of-service criteria so drivers who violate the English requirement cannot continue operating.
• Requires a review of state-issued non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses for unusual patterns or irregularities.
• Calls for stronger verification of domestic and international commercial-driving credentials.
• Directs the Transportation Secretary to begin additional actions within 60 days to improve truck drivers’ working conditions.

Who it affects ​

• Commercial motor vehicle drivers, especially those with limited English proficiency.
• Holders of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses and domestic or international driving credentials.
• State licensing agencies, motor carriers, and commercial-vehicle enforcement personnel.