Trump Threatens Trucking Funds for States Over Language Testing

California, New Mexico and Washington are at risk of losing a cumulative $46 million a year in federal trucking safety funds after the Trump administration accused the states of flouting English-language rules for commercial drivers.

US Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy gave the three states 30 days to comply with a federal mandate requiring truck drivers to demonstrate basic English-language proficiency. The ruling calls for drivers to be able speak the language, as well as be able to read and comprehend road signage in English.