- Republican Representative Byron Donalds has raised concerns about a trucker’s English proficiency after a fatal accident in Florida involving an illegal migrant.
- This incident has prompted Rep. Donalds to advocate for stricter English language requirements for truck drivers.
- He is proposing new legislation that would allow the Department of Transportation to conduct English proficiency checks at weigh stations.
- The aim of the proposed checks is to ensure that truckers can effectively communicate, potentially enhancing road safety.
- Rep. Donalds believes that improving language proficiency standards will help prevent similar accidents in the future.
- This initiative highlights broader concerns regarding the safety and regulation of non-English speaking truck drivers in the United States.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-rep-targets-truckers-english-skills-after-illegal-migrant-charged-deadly-florida-crash)
