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SAN ANTONIO — Trucker drivers must have strong skills in speaking and reading English, which has always been a requirement. However, as of today, they are prohibited from using tools such as applications or translation guides to assist them with this task.
Earlier this year, the president issued an 'executive order,' justifying it with concerns over safety.
At a truck stop in San Antonio, we stayed for half an hour and found that three of the five drivers we talked to couldn't converse fluently in English with us.
Truck driver Mark Bolen states that it's not safe.
"You notice road work and various other indicators that require precise understanding. They mention that all lanes are closed," Bolen stated.
Previously, drivers were permitted to use a translation device, but this is no longer the case.
You have to read and write in English," emphasized truck driver Reuben Talamantez. "It’s extremely important, particularly here in the United States, even though we’re so near the Mexican border.
John Esparza serves as both the President and CEO of the Texas Trucking Association, representing approximately one thousand distinct trucking firms, and it will fall upon the officers conducting traffic stops involving trucks.
"There isn’t anywhere within the state where our law enforcement agencies wouldn't have access," Esparza stated.
Sid Miller, the Texas Agriculture Commissioner, expresses his support for the new legislation. He acknowledges that it might lead to some temporary issues with the transportation of agricultural goods, though he believes these challenges will not last long.
"We will ensure that our agricultural goods reach the consumers. You have my word on this," Miller stated.
The updated language mandate will come into effect due to a traffic offense such as a malfunctioning tail light or improper lane usage, or during a scheduled check at a weighing station.
This is when law enforcement would interact with the driver through conversation and subsequently assess their capability to comprehend and reply effectively.