Texas Serves as Central Point for Truck Drivers Lacking English Proficiency

In a report released earlier this year by American Truckers United, the issue of non-English-proficient drivers in commercial truck accidents was highlighted as a complex and pressing concern. Shannon Everett, one of the founders of the organisation, stated that 10 states were identified as significant contributors to the problem.

Texas emerged as the number one state in the report, with a substantial margin. The focus to address this issue, Everett explained, needs to be sustained by various parties, including legislators, the governor's office, and other relevant authorities.

The Department of Public Safety (DPS) has been tasked with enforcing President Trump's directives regarding non-English-speaking drivers. The DPS is responsible for taking non-English-proficient drivers out of service when found on Texas roadways. However, the exact number of illegal, non-English-speaking truck drivers registered in Texas remains unclear, with no publicly available current figures.

Despite President Trump's executive order aiming to crack down on this issue, commercial truck accidents involving non-English-speaking drivers continue to cause concern among Americans. A recent fatal accident in Florida involved an illegal alien truck driver, underscoring the need for continued efforts to resolve this issue.

Solving the problem is a time-consuming process due to the massive bureaucracy involved. Everett emphasised that there is a lot of follow-up required to address the issue. American Truckers United has since released a report detailing the 14 top states responsible for non-English-proficient drivers, with Texas still among them.

Everett stressed that it's up to the DPS to ensure President Trump's directives are being followed. The organisation's efforts to identify and report on the states responsible for dumping labor into the United States trucking industry are a significant step towards addressing this complex issue. However, the focus and action from various parties are crucial to achieving a resolution.