All U.S. truckers, bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver’s license tests in English

KTLA ^ | February 21, 2026 | by: JOSH FUNK

[artichokegrower]

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English as the Trump administration expands its aggressive campaign to improve safety in the industry and get unqualified drivers off the road.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: busdrivers; cdl; illegalaliens; truckers

[artichokegrower]

Currently, many states allow drivers to take their license tests in other languages even though they are required to demonstrate English proficiency; for example, California offered tests in 20 other languages.

No bueno

[Maudeen]

¡YA ERA HORA!

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

Just wait for it.................ready................... set....................

Raaaaaacist!!!

[Repeal The 17th]

Why not “ALL” drivers?

[reasonisfaith]

A massive win for MAGA.

And someday, we’ll do away with “press one for English.”

[Sarah Barracuda]

Gee what a concept making sure truck drivers speak English

[b4me]

Exactly! and all tests for any type jobs!

[MayflowerMadam]

I’ve seen articles about how these people pass tests, and they cheat like hell. It’s high tech — cameras in eyeglasses, ear pieces, etc.

[AndyJackson]

Seems we need to start a chain of Somali operated truck driver english only learing centers.

[dfwgator]

[Secret Agent Man]

Seems reasonable. Logical.

Because of this alone, liberals will be opposed to it.

[CatOwner]

The courts will delay this long enough for the DEMs to take the House and start impeachment hearings. I don’t see the GOP retaining the House, and I think the Senate is at risk, too.

[R_Kangel]

"All U.S. truckers, bus drivers will be required to take commercial driver’s license tests in English"

..... Esto es Malvado... ¿Por qué debería aprender inglés? ¡Eso es RACISTA! ¡El rey Biden y su banda de poderosos guerreros progresistas nos ordenaron a los migrantes venir aquí!

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[grobdriver]

All truckers and bus drivers will have to take their commercial driver’s license tests in English

No one but a lib can think this is unreasonable.

[TheDon]

“California offered tests in 20 other languages.”

Including Braille!

[BarbM]

Just like “all SNAP recipients” will need to reapply for benefits January 2026.

[KingofZion]

Should apply to ALL drivers not just truckers. Baby steps I guess...

[gildafarrell]

Good step in the right direction. Long time in coming.