Nearly 200 Drivers Sidelined Over English Proficiency Violations, Land Line Reports
State and federal agencies identified more than 330 unqualified or unauthorized commercial drivers during a coordinated enforcement operation, including 183 drivers who were disqualified for English-language proficiency violations.
Coordinated commercial vehicle enforcement
Nearly 200 commercial motor vehicle drivers were stopped by Department of Transportation inspectors, Border Patrol agents from the Indio Station and Immigration and Customs Enforcement investigators.
According to the Arkansas Department of Transportation, the broader operation found more than 330 drivers who were either unqualified or unauthorized to operate commercial vehicles. The enforcement effort focused on identifying drivers who did not meet applicable operating requirements.
English-language proficiency violations
Of the drivers identified, 183 were disqualified for violations involving English-language proficiency requirements. Federal commercial driver standards require drivers to demonstrate sufficient English ability to communicate with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and complete required records.
The provided information did not specify the total number of citations issued, the duration of the operation or whether additional enforcement actions are planned.
Carrier record reviews
Super Ego customers will also be required to submit driving records. The carrier said it will review those records for English-language proficiency violations or deficiencies.
The record-review process adds a carrier-level screening step to the roadside enforcement activity and may identify compliance issues that were not detected during inspections.
