Breitbart
July 3, 2025
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In an era where urban elites dismiss the calloused hands that drive America, President Donald Trump has stood tall, fist raised behind the men and women who keep us moving: American truckers.
Since the president’s executive orders on the English language this spring, I’ve taken action to reinstate the penalty for failing English proficiency rules previously abandoned by Obama. These rules maintain anyone unable to read or speak our language is unqualified to drive a commercial vehicle. Penalties were eliminated, however, to favor political correctness over safety. On Friday, I was proud to take our commitment to truckers even further by unveiling two key initiatives to make trucking great again. We’re cracking down on illegal brokering and building more truck parking.
Primarily built in the 1950s and 1960s, these stops may not be glamorous. But they are essential to our national supply chain and the safety of our highways. Every day, more than 3.5 million truck drivers haul the goods that keep us going — from food to fuel to medicine. These drivers need safe, reliable places to rest, refuel, and recharge. Right now, there simply aren’t enough.
A 2019 survey from our department found 98 percent of truckers have trouble finding safe parking. In fact, there are 11 truck drivers nationwide for every 1 stop available. These shortages are estimated to cost truckers 12 percent of their pay. Inadequate parking also exists across every state and region in the country, particularly along I-95 which runs down Florida’s entire east coast. Drivers are left to either park illegally — on highway shoulders, ramps, or vacant lots — or spend hours circling for a safe spot. That’s not just a costly nuisance — it’s a safety hazard for everyone on the road. So, we’re investing $275 million to build more truck parking.