Driver English Language Proficiency (ELP) Certification Information Request

Under Federal Regulation (49 CFR 391.11), commercial motor vehicle operators must be able to “... 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 partnered with our newest SBTC Industry Supplier Member, Language Testing International, Inc. (LTI), which now offers SBTC Driver Members discounted English Language Proficiency certificates to show current and prospective motor carrier employers and/or law enforcement officers as evidence Drivers have been tested and certified to be 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 Driver Member, you now have access to:

• Member Discounts on LTI’s language testing products
• Oral Proficiency Interview by computer (OPIc)
• Reading Proficiency Test (RPT)
• Easy-To-Use Client Site Portal for Test Administration
• Test Administrator and Test Taker Resources
• Test Results and Data 24/7/365

To get started, complete this ELP Assessment inquiry form, identifying yourself as an SBTC Driver Member interested in learning more about getting an ELP Certificate from LTI.

If you are not currently an active SBTC Driver Member, you must join/renew using this link to take advantage of this new SBTC-Sponsored ELP certificate program: 501(c)(6) Representative Organization Annual Dues