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?

  1. Discovery – We explore your organization's CDL training process and identify communication-sensitive moments
  2. Use Cases – We discuss specific scenarios where English communication affects safety and compliance
  3. Task Mapping – We map FMCSA-required communication tasks to your training workflow
  4. 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