Assess – CDL Language Risk Readiness Assessment
A structured conversation focusing on real CDL safety communication tasks to discover where communication impacts training and operations.
What This Is
The CDL Language Risk Readiness Assessment is a structured conversation that evaluates how English communication impacts CDL training and safety operations. It focuses on real-world tasks like pre-trip explanations, DOT roadside interactions, and incident reporting.
This assessment is NOT:
- ✗An exam or formal test
- ✗ESL testing or general English evaluation
- ✗A pass/fail screening tool
What Happens During the Assessment?
- Discovery – We explore your organization's CDL training process and identify communication-sensitive moments
- Use Cases – We discuss specific scenarios where English communication affects safety and compliance
- Task Mapping – We map FMCSA-required communication tasks to your training workflow
- Preliminary Readiness Mapping – We provide initial observations on communication readiness gaps and opportunities
Recommended Participants
Safety Directors
Training Managers
Veteran Program Leads
Workforce Board Staff
HR & Compliance Teams
Fleet Operations Managers