CVTA Member, Changing Lanes, Featured in NBC Story About Texas Focusing on English-Only Testing

Delbert Crawford, Director of Changing Lanes CDL School in Pflugerville, TX emphasizes the importance of English Language Proficiency as a fundamental piece of professional driver training

As of June 1, 2026, all Texas CDL and CLP knowledge exams will be administered exclusively in English. Texas' renewed focus on the importance of English language proficiency underscores CVTA's broader efforts to increase highway safety through greater oversight of the CDL training industry. CVTA member, Changing Lanes CDL School was interviewed by NBC's Texas affiliate, KXAN with Delbert Crawford endorsing these changes given that commercial drivers must read road signs, understand safety instructions, and communicate clearly in critical situations.

Crawford stated that English proficiency is a practical safety requirement for drivers of large commercial vehicles. His comments highlight the professional practices of CVTA member schools: preparing students not just to pass exams but to enter the trucking industry with the skills and judgment needed for safe operation.

That perspective matters because CDL training sits at the intersection of opportunity, responsibility and safety. Quality schools support students from diverse backgrounds in pursuing meaningful careers, while also reinforcing the standards necessary to protect the motoring public and strengthen confidence in the commercial driver workforce.

Changing Lanes CDL School is a key contributor to this discussion, demonstrating that strong training and clear standards are essential. CVTA applauds members like Changing Lanes, and Delbert Crawford who promote safety in public conversations about commercial driver readiness.

Watch the KXAN piece here (KXAN)