More than 1,200 U.S. truck drivers have been taken off the road after failing roadside English proficiency tests required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. The effort, reinstated under Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, is meant to improve safety by making sure drivers can read traffic signs, complete paperwork, and communicate clearly.
Each year, over half a million crashes involving commercial motor vehicles occur on U.S. highways, many tied to repeat violators who might have been kept off the road if CDL/CMV laws were properly enforced. This webcast will address the tension between Access to Justice and the specialized legal requirements for CDL cases, highlighting the need for judges to understand federal and state laws that treat commercial drivers differently from non-commercial drivers.
This webcast will highlight the importance of judges understanding federal and state CDL/CMV regulations, which require courts to treat commercial drivers differently—even in cases involving personal vehicles or no traffic violations at all. With over half a million CMV-related crashes each year, many tied to repeat violators, proper enforcement and specialized court procedures are essential to ensuring safety and justice.