California to Finally Enforce English Tests for Truckers After Newsom Folds to Unlock Federal Funds

California has begun enforcing federal English-language requirements for commercial truck drivers after months of resistance from Governor Gavin Newsom.

The change was confirmed by Nick Chiappe of the California Trucking Association on Friday.

“California Highway Patrol has begun enforcing the English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements for all drivers of commercial motor vehicles,” he said in a statement.

The move clears the way for the U.S. Department of Transportation...