
Federal Government Withholds $40M from California Over Truck Driver English Proficiency Rules
The federal government, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, has decided to withhold $40 million in federal funding from California due to the state's failure to enforce English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers. This decision raises significant concerns about safety and communication in the trucking industry and could severely impact California's transportation infrastructure and services.

Federal Government Withholds $40M from California Over Truck Driver English Proficiency Rules
The federal government, led by Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, has decided to withhold $40 million in federal funding from California due to the state's failure to enforce English language proficiency requirements for truck drivers. This decision raises significant concerns about safety and communication in the trucking industry and could severely impact California's transportation infrastructure and services.
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