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Truckers who continue to operate without meeting the English language requirement face fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, and their authorization to drive into the U.S. may be suspended indefinitely.
More than 40 Mexican truck drivers have recently lost their authorization to operate on U.S. highways due to insufficient English language proficiency, according to freight industry officials.
This development stems from an executive order signed in April by President Donald Trump that reinforces the enforcement of an existing Department of Transportation (DOT) regulation. The rule requires all truck drivers operating in the United States to have enough English skills to read traffic signs, complete official forms, and communicate with law enforcement officers.
Rule Enforcement Took Effect on June 26
The stricter enforcement officially began on June 26, and the consequences were immediate. According to Israel Delgado Vallejo, vice president of the Northwest Chapter of the National Chamber of Freight Transportation (CANACAR), the sanctioned drivers were pulled off the road in Texas, Mississippi, and Arkansas, where inspections have increased significantly.
“They’ve already started removing drivers from circulation in those states, but we haven’t received reports of license revocations in California,” said Delgado Vallejo.
This goes far beyond a warning. Truckers who continue to operate without meeting the English language requirement face fines ranging from $10,000 to $50,000, and their authorization to drive into the U.S. may be suspended indefinitely.
A Threat to Cross-Border Commerce
The situation is causing alarm across the freight sector. Delgado Vallejo estimates that approximately 80,000 Mexican truckers cross the U.S. border daily, and at least 70% of them do not meet the DOT’s minimum English standards.
“Only about 20% to 30% can communicate with some fluency. If the rest are taken off the binational route, the impact on the supply chain would be devastating. It could paralyze key logistics operations and harm the economies of both countries,” he warned.
This enforcement adds to a broader crackdown on compliance, alongside other recent measures such as the revocation of licenses for drivers involved in human or drug trafficking. Language proficiency has now become one more critical checkpoint in the system.
Where Can Truckers Learn English for Free?
In response, many truckers are now scrambling to improve their English skills — in some cases with support from employers, unions, or government programs. Fortunately, there are also free and accessible resources online that can help drivers learn at their own pace:
✅ Free English Learning Platforms for Truckers:
Duolingo (https://www.duolingo.com)
Free English courses in Spanish. Ideal for beginners. Easy-to-use mobile app.USA Learns (https://www.usalearns.org)
U.S. government-sponsored learning portal for immigrants. Covers everyday and workplace English.BBC Learning English (https://www.bbc.co.uk/learningenglish)
Offers interactive videos, audio lessons, and exercises in real-world English.Memrise (https://www.memrise.com)
Visual and repetitive learning tools to build useful vocabulary and conversational phrases.YouTube Channels
Speak English with Mr. Duncan, EnglishClass101, and BBC Learning English provide free videos focused on listening and speaking skills.Coursera and EdX
(https://www.coursera.org / https://www.edx.org)
Free online courses from top universities, including English for the workplace and technical fields. Certification available for a fee.
As U.S. authorities tighten enforcement of language requirements, Mexican truck drivers are at a crossroads: adapt or be sidelined. What’s at stake isn’t just their individual jobs, but the functioning of a crucial cross-border logistics network that underpins North American trade.
Learning English today is not just a competitive edge — it’s a survival tool in the modern trucking industry. Thankfully, free resources are widely available. The path forward depends on each driver’s commitment — and the support that logistics companies and governments are willing to offer in this critical transition.
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