DQid

ELP Compliance

CVSA out-of-service criterion · effective June 25, 2025 (U.S. only)

Meet the English-proficiency rule, step by step.

Understand who the rule covers, assign ELP Training, then invite the ELP Testing App. DQid helps you record certificates in the driver file; it does not guarantee compliance or inspection outcomes.

Carriers

Assign the course, invite the test and keep training and test records with each driver file.

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Drivers

Driver trial terms await confirmation.

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01 / Who is covered

The rule applies to CMV drivers in the United States.

49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2) requires drivers to read and speak English sufficiently for roadside communication and records. CVSA’s out-of-service criterion for non-compliance took effect June 25, 2025. It does not apply in Canada or Mexico; foreign drivers operating in the U.S. must still comply.

  • Roadside inspections in the U.S.

    Inspectors may place a driver out of service when English proficiency cannot be demonstrated, per CVSA criteria and FMCSA guidance.

  • Drivers you assign in DQid

    Carriers track training progress, test invitations and certificates alongside other qualification items.

  • Separate training and testing products

    ELP Training is the course. The ELP Testing App is the scored interview. They are assigned and tracked independently.

  • CMV drivers in the U.S.

    Roadside inspectors may place a driver out of service when proficiency is not demonstrated.

    Covered

  • Foreign drivers operating in the U.S.

    Drivers entering the U.S. must meet the same § 391.11(b)(2) expectation.

    Covered

  • Carriers and safety staff

    Assign training, invite testing and keep certificates with the driver file.

    Covered

  • Canada and Mexico

    The out-of-service criterion does not apply there.

    Not covered

02 / Train, then test

Two steps. Two apps. One file.

Carriers typically assign the course first, then invite the test. Drivers install the testing app only when invited.

  1. ELP Training

    EN · ES

    Certificate of Completion after module 5

    ELP Training

    Five audio-guided modules in English or Spanish. Drivers earn a Certificate of Completion after module 5.

  2. ELP Testing App

    Separate app

    Please state your name and the cargo you are hauling.

    Score and certificate recorded to the driver file

    ELP Testing App

    A conversational interview plus traffic-sign questions. Results produce a scored report and certificate in the separate app.

  3. Driver roster

    • Scored
    • Not started
    • Invited

    One roster

    Course progress and test status for each driver sit together, so a carrier sees who still needs the next step.

03 / Carrier records

Assign, invite and retain certificates.

Training completion and test results stay with the driver file so safety staff can see what was assigned and returned.

Training certificate

After module 5 · ELP Training

On file

Test report

After the scored interview · ELP Testing App

On file

  • Driver

    Assign the course

    Select drivers, send the training invite and follow module progress from the carrier workspace.

  • Carrier

    Invite the test

    After training, invite the ELP Testing App. License packs and reminder timing await confirmation.

  • Both

    Store certificates

    Completion and test certificates attach to the driver record for later review. Retention rules follow your carrier policy.

Signature

The rule, dated.

Follow the timeline, then the train-and-test path. Sources are listed for the effective date and out-of-service criterion only.

Part 1

What the rule says, and when

  1. 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2)

    Driver qualification

    Drivers must read and speak English sufficiently to converse with the public, understand traffic signs and signals, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.

  2. May 2025

    FMCSA enforcement guidance

    FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001 directs inspectors on how to assess English language proficiency during roadside interactions.

  3. June 25, 2025

    CVSA out-of-service criterion

    CVSA added non-compliance with § 391.11(b)(2) to the North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria for drivers operating in the United States. It does not apply in Canada or Mexico.

The rule is federal. DQid does not guarantee compliance or inspection outcomes.

Part 2

How a carrier meets it: train, then test

  1. Step 1 — Train with ELP Training

    Assign the audio-guided course first. Drivers earn a Certificate of Completion after the fifth module.

    ELP Training

    EN · ES

    Certificate of Completion after module 5

    About ELP Training
  2. Step 2 — Test with the ELP Testing App

    Invite the separate testing app after training. The conversational interview and traffic-sign questions produce a scored report.

    ELP Testing App

    Separate app

    Please state your name and the cargo you are hauling.

    Score and certificate recorded to the driver file

    About the ELP Testing App

Part 3

Sources

Cited for the effective date and out-of-service criterion only. Confirm requirements with your safety team and counsel.

Male Mexican-American driver holding a phone for an English proficiency test beside a parked truck in daylight

0104 / On the road1 of 1

Study, then test, in order.

Drivers study with ELP Training in the cab or on a break.

The ELP Testing App runs only after the carrier invite — keep the two products distinct.

Does finishing training mean a driver passes the test?

No. Training and testing are separate. A Certificate of Completion is not a guarantee of test results or compliance.

05 / Limits

What DQid does not promise.

Software supports assignment, invitations and records. It does not replace counsel, carrier policy or inspector judgment.

  • No compliance guarantee

    Meeting training and testing steps in DQid does not ensure a driver passes inspection or avoids out-of-service.

  • No legal advice

    This page cites public sources for the effective date. Confirm obligations with qualified advisors.

  • Product details awaiting confirmation

    Pricing, license packs, proctoring and roster import details await confirmation from product.

Questions carriers ask

When did the out-of-service criterion take effect?
CVSA’s North American Standard Out-of-Service Criteria treat non-compliance with 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2) as a driver out-of-service violation effective June 25, 2025 in the United States.
Can drivers skip straight to the test?
Carriers control order in DQid. The usual path is training first, then an invite to the ELP Testing App.
Where do certificates live?
Training and test certificates attach to the driver file. Exact export and sharing options await confirmation.
Does DQid proctor roadside inspections?
No. DQid records assignments and results you configure. Inspectors apply CVSA and FMCSA guidance at the roadside.

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