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Today, a coalition from DOT, DHS, the White House and Top U.S. Attorney's announced the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America, a multi-state partnership to secure our highways and strengthen border security. Partnering across federal, state, and local agencies, the Task Force will target criminal networks and fraud to reduce highway fatalities and protect Americans. Actions Include: USDOT Emergency removal of 110 commercial driver’s license (CDL) schools associated with more

Question: What should a motor carrier do to assess a CMV driver’s English language proficiency (ELP) during the driver qualification process? Guidance: Because 49 CFR § 391.11(a) prohibits a motor carrier from requiring or permitting a person to drive a CMV unless that person is qualified, a motor carrier should assess a driver’s qualifications, including the ability to comply with the ELP requirements of 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2). Motor carriers may conduct this assessment us