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Study links ELP violations to unsafe motor carriers
New research finds a correlation between truck drivers who violate English-language proficiency rules and bad carrier safety but does not prove a direct cause. The post Study links ELP violations to unsafe motor carriers appeared first on F…
FreightWaves · 2025-10-08 11:00:00Still Selective, Still Political – What They’re Not Telling You About ELP Crackdowns
A fatal crash in Florida involving a non–English-speaking CDL holder set off a political firestorm—and it didn’t take long for Washington to respond. With headlines stacking up and safety advocates calling for accountability, newl…
FreightWaves · 2025-08-29 16:13:15
Trump immigration crackdowns could crunch trucking capacity
New immigration restrictions could curb driver availability, trigger a massive capacity crunch, and pull the trucking industry out of The Great Freight Recession. The Trump administration’s English Language Proficiency (ELP) mandate, effe…
FreightWaves · 2025-07-06 05:10:09ELP and non-domiciled CDL audit impact on brokers; another deadly wreck | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Kevin Hill; Anders Lillevik The post ELP and non-domiciled CDL audit impact on brokers; another deadly wreck | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves. …
FreightWaves · 2025-06-30 17:30:22DOT Secretary Duffy: Nationwide non-domiciled CDL audit; ELP enforcement | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
On episode 855 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy. Duffy is here to announce a new pro-trucker package and nationwide audit of non-domiciled CDLs. The pro trucker package addresses parking, bad…
FreightWaves · 2025-06-27 17:40:04ELP Rule Threatens 10% of Truckers, Risks Carrier CSA Scores
The English Language Proficiency (ELP) rule, now in effect, could significantly reduce trucking capacity. For a decade, large truckload carriers have embraced regulations like the ELD mandate and Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse to limit mark…
FreightWaves · 2025-06-27 01:13:24State of Freight Takeaways: English language rule for truckers takes effect, early impacts emerging
At the June State of Freight webinar, Fuller and Strickland see some data that may be an impact from the ELP rule. The post State of Freight Takeaways: English language rule for truckers takes effect, early impacts emerging appeared first o…
FreightWaves · 2025-06-26 22:14:13Craig Fuller: ELP enforcement, trade wars, real wars, and freight feuds | WHAT THE TRUCK?!?
Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Craig Fuller and JP Hampstead The post Craig Fuller: ELP enforcement, trade wars, real wars, and freight feuds | WHAT THE TRUCK?!? appeared first on FreightWaves. …
FreightWaves · 2025-06-25 17:38:46
English Language Proficiency Standards Could Drive Rates Higher
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is intensifying enforcement of English Language Proficiency (ELP) standards, signaling major operational changes for the trucking industry. As of today, June 25, 2025, drivers who fail…
FreightWaves · 2025-06-25 04:21:19Will Texas Enforce FMCSA English Proficiency Rules for Intrastate CDL Drivers?
The Texas Department of Public Safety does not enforce the federal English language proficiency requirement for intrastate CDL drivers. This aligns with state law but may conflict with the FMCSA’s updated ELP enforcement policy, raising q…
FreightWaves · 2025-06-10 14:16:43
