Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11), “a motor carrier shall not require or permit a person to drive a commercial motor vehicle unless that person is qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle” in that the person is over 21 and “(c)an read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language, to respond to official inquiries, and to make entries on reports and records…”
In furtherance of our commitment to “Make the Roads Safe Again,” SBTC is excited to announce that we have today partnered with our newest SBTC Industry Supplier Member, Language Testing International, Inc. (LTI), which now offers SBTC Corporate Members discounted English language assessment services to meet carriers’ regulatory duty to ensure Drivers are proficient in English.
Language Testing International was founded in 1992 and is the exclusive licensee and sole source supplier of ACTFL language proficiency assessments. ACTFL, formerly known as the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages, was founded in 1967 and is a leader in the development of language proficiency-based teaching and testing resources. ACTFL’s assessments are developed through research, task analyses, validation studies, and reliability evidence, and enjoy unprecedented respect and recognition across industries, government agencies, and academia. With over 30 years of experience, LTI delivers over 1,000,000 yearly certified ACTFL language assessments in over 120 languages in over 80 countries.
As an SBTC Corporate Member, you now have access to:
To get started, complete this ELP Assessment inquiry form, identifying yourself as an SBTC Corporate Member interested in learning more about setting up a language testing account.
If you are not currently an active SBTC Corporate Member, you must join/renew using this link to take advantage of this new SBTC-Sponsored ELP language assessment service: 501(c)(6) Representative Organization Corporate Annual Dues
