On February 18, the Department of Transportation announced the removal of certifications for over 550 U. S. commercial driving schools that train truckers and bus drivers due to serious violations.
• Investigations found that many schools had unqualified instructors, used fraudulent addresses, and improperly trained students for hazardous materials transportation.
• The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration sent over 300 investigators to conduct more than 1,400 safety operations, leading to 448 proposed removals and 109 schools voluntarily withdrawing.
• Allegations included the use of unlicensed instructors, mismatched vehicles for training, incomplete student testing, and failure to meet state safety standards.
• Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized the need for strict compliance to improve road safety.
• An additional 97 schools are still under investigation, and new rules for non-citizens applying for commercial driver's licenses will take effect in September 2025.
These actions are part of a broader effort to enhance safety in the trucking industry and hold training providers accountable.
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