MO HB2741

Commercial motor vehicle operators must demonstrate English language proficiency sufficient to converse with the public, understand traffic signs, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records

Operating a commercial vehicle without sufficient English proficiency is a class D misdemeanor for first offense and class B misdemeanor for subsequent offenses, with a $1,000 fine for drivers and $3,000 fine for carriers per violation

Nondomiciled commercial driver's license holders from foreign jurisdictions must possess a valid work visa or proof of citizenship (birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or passport) while operating a commercial motor vehicle

Drivers violating the work visa/citizenship documentation requirement face prohibition from operating commercial vehicles in Missouri and class B misdemeanor charges with fines up to $1,000 and/or up to 90 days imprisonment

Carriers have 12 hours after notification of a violation to pay fines and present a qualified driver to retrieve the vehicle; otherwise cargo owners may arrange transfer of goods