110 truck-driving schools shut down over English violations

The Trump administration on Monday ordered 110 commercial truck-driving schools to shut down immediately, accusing the training providers of willfully disregarding long-standing federal rules requiring drivers to understand and communicate in English.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the schools had trained more than 5,000 drivers who were later cited for English-language proficiency violations during roadside inspections. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin echoed Duffy’s concerns, saying much of the problem stems from liberal “sanctuary” states and cities that are passing off commercial driver’s licenses to individuals who haven’t earned them.