Training and Employment Notice for Acquisition of a Commercial Driver’s License

This training and employment notice from the U.S. DOL Employment and Training Administration clarifies the English language proficiency requirements for Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training participants. The notice explains that English language proficiency remains a key component of the CDL determination of eligibility and requests that workforce development and education grantees should review their training policies to ensure that individuals seeking a CDL are prepared to meet all of that occupation’s licensing requirements, including language requirements.