Stricter English Rule for Truckers Disrupts U.S.–Mexico Freight, Driving Up Rates
The U.S. is stepping up enforcement of its English proficiency requirement for commercial truck drivers, disrupting cross-border freight between Mexico and the U.S. The rule, which has been on the books for years, requires drivers to speak and read enough English to understand road signs and communicate with officials. Recently, inspectors have been sidelining drivers […]
Washington Truckers Push Back on Electric Truck Mandate Over Infrastructure Cost
The Washington trucking industry and state officials are clashing over the push to electrify commercial trucks. The State Electric Vehicle Coordinating Council accuses the industry of undermining the Advanced Clean Trucks (ACT) rule, which mandates a gradual shift to electric trucks. But the Washington Trucking Associations (WTA) argues the state has failed to deliver the […]