Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Withholds $73 Million from New York for Failure to Revoke Illegally Issued Trucking Licenses | US Department of Transportation - Department of Transportation (.gov)
USDOT Secretary Sean P. Duffy has withheld $73 million in federal funding from New York for failing to revoke trucking licenses issued to drivers who did not meet English language proficiency requirements. This action signals increased federal enforcement of CDL language standards and may lead to audits of driver qualifications.
Aforeworn detected this change in the Trucking / FMCSA Compliance space on July 8, 2026 and published this briefing so affected operators are forewarned rather than caught off guard. It is rated High urgency. Trucking companies operating in or through New York, especially those with drivers who may have obtained CDLs without meeting English proficiency requirements. should confirm how it applies to their specific situation before acting. There is a time constraint attached: Immediately; audits or enforcement actions may begin soon.. Acting after that point can mean penalties, a lapsed licence, or lost eligibility — exactly the kind of surprise Aforeworn exists to prevent. Aforeworn monitors Trucking / FMCSA Compliance continuously and turns every detected change into a plain-English briefing like this one, so you always know first. Forewarned is forearmed.
What changed
Federal funding withheld from New York due to non-compliance with CDL English language proficiency rules; increased risk of audits and license revocations.
Who it affects
Trucking companies operating in or through New York, especially those with drivers who may have obtained CDLs without meeting English proficiency requirements.
What you must do
Review all driver CDL qualifications to ensure English language proficiency (speaking, reading, writing) as required by FMCSA. Verify that licenses were issued legally.
Deadline
Immediately; audits or enforcement actions may begin soon.
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