# Trump admin seeks permanent English rule for US truckers 2026-08-10T19:01:45+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet The US Department of Transportation has proposed a rule to make English-language proficiency a permanent requirement for commercial truck drivers. Under the proposed rule, drivers who cannot read or speak English or understand highway signs would face immediate out-of-service orders. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the measure closes a 'dangerous loophole' and makes roads safer. The Times of India reports that more than 26,000 drivers have been taken off US roads since stricter enforcement was reinstated in 2025. The rule would also set a national standard and target cross-border trucking from Mexico. A public comment period is open before a final decision. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com Tags: cross-border trucking, English proficiency, FMCSA, road safety, Trump administration, US trucking Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-admin-seeks-permanent-english-rule-for-us-truckers/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-admin-seeks-permanent-english-rule-for-us-truckers/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.