Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect
Truckers fear job loss as new English language rules take effect
Brushing up on English has taken on new urgency for truck drivers in the United States. President Donald Trump issued an executive order in April saying that commercial truckers who don’t read and speak the language proficiently would be considered unfit for service.
Castillo, who moved to the U.S. from Ecuador in 1993, said he has no problem understanding English but has been watching videos to study industry terms. “Some words I don’t understand, but I try to learn more English,” he said.
Asked whether he supports the president’s executive order, Castillo said he voted for Trump
Smh.
Jim Crow 2.0?
That version number varies state to state
Oh good I was hoping everything would get scarce and more expensive!