[papasmurf]

49 CFR Part 391.11 sub...
(b)(2) Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records;

Although we see it almost daily, that they can’t. I havr interviewed (so called) drivers that can’t read a box of ceral. Usually, they get their CDL’s from a “Professional” driving school.

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[mewzilla]

Thanks for the info. Jeez, I would hope that in the case of someone driving a tanker or a hazmat load, the English proficiency requirement would be a must. Sigh.