[ibamars]

Well I was reading posts again on this website, I saw someone mentioned something about a change in pre trip requirements. So, I got looking at the FMCSA site and I stumbled across a change in the english speaking requirements and figured I would post for you.

(b)(2) Can read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public,

If not mistaken I believe it read before, Must speak and understand English. I dont think it said anything about "sufficiently to converse".

Am I wrong? I dont remember that reading like that.

http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regul...ction_toc=1767

Theres the link if you want to check it out.

Peace

[Fozzy]

I'm pretty sure this is legalese for the same thing. If we started requiring a proper english test to apply for a CDL, there would be an even larger driver shortage.

[Piece Of Work]

This only gets more strange as time goes on. We'll only discover the true intentions after the noose tightens.

[GMAN]

Unless there is a common language, there could be problems communicating with law officials as well as shippers and receivers. That is part of the reason they have previously required an understanding of English. Directions are another reason. Signage is usually in English. If an allowance is made for one language, other than English, then others will expect accommodations to be made for their language. It isn't practical. Most of the free world speaks English in the business community.

[Karnajj]

Originally Posted by Fozzy

I'm pretty sure this is legalese for the same thing. If we started requiring a proper english test to apply for a CDL, there would be an even larger driver shortage.

Gee, I didn't realize there was a driver shortage. Even if there was it would be no excuse for not requiring an English language proficiency.

[Fozzy]

Originally Posted by Karnajj

Gee, I didn't realize there was a driver shortage. Even if there was it would be no excuse for not requiring an English language proficiency.

So what level of English proficiency would be good enough and who would determine that?

[Useless]

Would being fluent in Ebonics be allowed as a substitute for English??

[Fozzy]

I dunno.. I be havin to go ax a qession...

[Yanke_driver]

that should go for the people working on the docks too. I've had a hell of a time trying to figure out what was goin on in Quebec cause of the french and once in Chicago cause I can't speak mexican either.

[homer]

i only speak a lil english. i urge you to report any non english speaking semi drivers as i dont think im gona get a good deal on this nafta thing. it may be too late. these immigrants have no respect for my language my culture or my history,oops nevermind