Don't let English cost youyour CDL career
Master the trucking English you actually need — ELD logs, shipping papers, DOT inspections — with audio lessons and AI voice practice built for drivers like you.
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The real cost of failing an ELP check
When an officer asks about your trip, your logs, or your load — you need to answer in English. No translator, no phone app, no second chances.
Placed Out of Service
Can't answer a DOT officer's questions in English? You're placed out of service on the spot. Your truck stays parked until a replacement driver arrives.
CVSA OOS Criteria · 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2)
Federal Penalties
Carriers face civil penalties for each ELP violation — fines can reach five figures per occurrence. Add the cost of a stranded truck and delayed freight.
49 CFR Part 386, Appendix B
On Your Record
The violation goes on your inspection history. Future employers see it through the Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) for 3 years — affecting whether you get hired.
FMCSA Pre-Employment Screening Program
TruckTalk starts at less than $10/month — to protect the CDL career you've built.
Built for the road, not the classroom
Purpose-built for trucking. Not a single lesson about ordering coffee.
Audio-First Learning
Every word and phrase has clear native audio. Learn pronunciation the right way — by listening and repeating.
DOT Inspection Practice
Practice the exact questions a DOT officer will ask. Know your answers before you're on the shoulder.
Trucking Words & Phrases
No generic English lessons. Every word is handpicked for what you actually need on the road and at the dock.
AI Voice Roleplay
Have real spoken conversations with AI DOT officers, dispatchers, and shippers. Practice without the pressure.
Shipping Paper Training
Read and explain Bills of Lading and Hazmat shipping papers. Interactive documents you can tap to learn each field.
Smart Review
Our smart review system shows you words right before you'd forget them. Study less, remember more.
A library built for your job
Every term, conversation, and practice question is specific to CDL trucking.
Review
Don't forget words
Dictionary
CDL terms & phrases
2,300+ terms
Conversations
Real conversations
500+ conversations
Voice Roleplay
Practice speaking
50+ scenarios
Quizzes
Test your knowledge
2,900+ questions
Practice with AI officers before the real thing
Our AI roleplay puts you in realistic DOT inspection scenarios. A voice-powered AI officer asks you questions — you answer out loud, in English. After each session, you get a detailed score and specific feedback.
- Real-time voice conversations
- Multiple difficulty levels
- Detailed scoring & feedback after each session
- Practice DOT, dispatcher, and shipper scenarios
Officer Davis
DOT Inspector
Start in 2 minutes. Learn on the road.
Lessons are 5–10 minutes. Practice at a truck stop, during a break, or waiting at the dock.
Start with free lessons
Learn essential survival phrases for DOT inspections. No credit card needed.
Practice speaking with AI
Have real voice conversations with AI officers and dispatchers. Get instant feedback on your English.
Pass your inspection with confidence
Build the words, understanding, and speaking skills to answer any DOT question clearly.
Less than a truck stop meal
Protect your CDL and your career. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.
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Your drivers' English is your compliance risk
One failed ELP check costs more than a year of TruckTalk for your entire fleet. Get every driver inspection-ready with a plan built for carriers.
Driver Management Dashboard
See every driver's progress, completion rates, and readiness status in one place.
Easy Driver Onboarding
Invite drivers by link, email, or code. They're learning in under 2 minutes.
Compliance Tracking
Know which drivers are ELP-ready and which need more practice before their next inspection.
Volume Pricing
From 5 to 500+ seats. The more drivers you enroll, the less you pay per seat.
Volume pricing available. 500+ drivers? Contact us
Questions drivers ask
What is the FMCSA ELP requirement?
Under 49 CFR § 391.11(b)(2), all CDL holders must be able to communicate in English about their trip, vehicle condition, duty status, and shipping papers — without a translator or translation device. A DOT officer can test this at any roadside inspection.
What happens if I fail an ELP check?
You can be placed out of service immediately — your truck doesn’t move until a qualified replacement driver takes over. Your carrier may face federal civil penalties for the violation. It also appears on your inspection history and is visible through FMCSA’s Pre-Employment Screening Program (PSP) for 3 years, which directly affects your ability to get hired by future carriers.
How is TruckTalk different from Duolingo or other apps?
Generic English apps teach you to order coffee. TruckTalk teaches you to explain your ELD logs, read a Bill of Lading, and answer a DOT officer’s questions about your trip and load. Every word, phrase, and scenario is built for your job.
Can I practice speaking, not just reading?
Yes. TruckTalk has AI voice roleplay where you have real spoken conversations with AI characters — DOT officers, dispatchers, and shippers. You speak, they respond, and you get scored on your communication after each session.
Is there a free version?
Yes. The Survival Phrases topic is completely free — it covers the most critical phrases for DOT inspections. You also get 3 free AI roleplay sessions to try the voice practice. No credit card required.
How does fleet pricing work?
Fleet plans start at $14.99/seat/month for small fleets (5–25 drivers) and go down to $8.99/seat/month for large fleets (101–500 drivers). You get a management dashboard, invite system, and progress tracking for every driver.
Your next DOT inspection could be tomorrow
Start with free survival phrases today. No credit card, no commitment — just the English you need to stay on the road.