How often are drivers actually being placed Out of Service for English language proficiency failures in 2026?

FMCSA reported more than 12,000 ELP-related Out-of-Service placements in the second half of 2025 alone. Statistics for 2026 are tracking at a similar or higher rate, with the codification of the OOS consequence in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 reinforcing roadside enforcement intensity. ELP placement is now an active, ongoing roadside enforcement priority across all CVSA-aligned jurisdictions in the United States — not a theoretical risk.

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