REGULATION: English Language Proficiency; Out of Service Criteria

Department of Transportation

Department of Transportation

Notice Date: Aug. 10, 2026
Effective Date: Oct. 9, 2026

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FMCSA proposes to codify the English language proficiency (ELP) driver qualification requirement as an out-of-service (OOS) violation.

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