33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia
Recent CDL blitzes in Virginia and Arkansas uncovered 283 violations, as DOT says 33,000 drivers have been placed out of service over English-language deficiencies.
Federal trucking regulators are expanding Operation Highway Shield enforcement efforts across the United States, with new inspections in Virginia uncovering 100 safety violations.
As of Nov. 4, the U.S. Department of Transportation reports that 33,000 commercial drivers have been placed out of service nationwide for failing English-language proficiency requirements.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Virginia Division partnered with Virginia State Police and the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles to conduct commercial vehicle inspections in Stephens City, Virginia.
The operation resulted in 86 Level I inspections, 100 violations, 11 vehicles placed out of service and two drivers placed out of service, including one for an English-language proficiency violation.
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