Trucking companies engaging on a variety of unethical business practices

Trucking companies can exploit drivers through a variety of unethical business practices that take advantage of economic pressure, lack of transparency, or the driver’s limited knowledge of industry regulations. Exploitation in the trucking sector often stems from an imbalance of power between carriers, dispatchers, and drivers—particularly among newcomers, immigrants, and owner-operators who may not fully…

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English is a legal requirement for all commercial drivers.

In the United States, the ability to communicate effectively in English is a legal requirement for all commercial drivers. According to Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulation 49 C.F.R. § 391.11(b)(2), every holder of a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) must demonstrate sufficient English proficiency to converse with the general public, read and understand road…