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AI Summary: This is a policy document (an Executive Order). This regulation requires truck drivers in the United States to demonstrate English language proficiency as a safety requirement for operating commercial motor vehicles. The Executive Order directs the Secretary of Transportation to rescind previous guidance and implement new inspection procedures to enforce English language requirements for commercial drivers. Specifically, the order mandates that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) revise out-of-service criteria to place drivers who do not meet English proficiency standards out of service. Additionally, the order calls for a review of non-domiciled commercial driver's licenses to identify irregularities and improve verification protocols for both domestic and international driving credentials. The regulation aims to enhance roadway safety by ensuring that commercial vehicle operators can read traffic signs, communicate with officials, and understand official instructions in English, which is designated as the national language by a previous executive order.