No. The DOL guidance ensures the ELP qualification is documented on the labor certification paperwork. The Department of Labor does not test drivers. Screening and testing for English language proficiency remain the responsibility of FMCSA, which conducts the two-step roadside assessment under Memo MC-SEE-2026-0002. The Department of State also conducts proficiency assessments during visa interviews for incoming foreign workers. The carrier remains independently responsible under 49 CFR §391.11(a) for verifying that each driver meets the ELP standard before being dispatched.