The Commercial Vehicle Training Association recently hosted a member webinar on best practices for audits and enforcement , focusing on the internal systems and operational disciplines training providers need to maintain compliance and respond effectively to regulatory review. The discussion centered on several core areas that shape audit readiness and enforcement response: Mock audits Meeting regulatory requirements Document organization Document systems Internal compliance

From left to right: Dave Heller (TCA), Adrienne Gildea (CVSA), Maj. Erick McGuire (Fl. Highway Patrol), Andrew Poliakoff (CVTA) The Truckload Carriers Association recently hosted a panel on “Commercial Driver Training and Vehicle Enforcement”  at its 2026 National Conference, highlighting significant changes in the commercial driver training and licensing system. Panelists discussed growing coordination around enforcement, including stronger oversight of the Training Provider

A recent report outlines the results of a nationwide federal enforcement sweep of commercial driver training providers. Led by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the action identified more than 550 providers that violated federal safety standards. Of these, 450 now face proposed removal from the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR). FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs stated that the agency deployed about 300 investigators across all 50 states, conductin

Following President Trump’s mention of “Dalilah’s Law” in the State of the Union address, Jim Banks formally introduced the legislation in the U.S. Senate. The bill would make federal Department of Transportation funding contingent on states limiting Commercial Driver’s Licenses (CDLs) to U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, and specified visa holders. It would also require CDL knowledge and skills exams to be administered only in English and mandate nationwide recertif

Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.), head of the Senate Commerce's Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, recently introduced the Securing American Freight, Enforcement, and Reliability in (SAFER) Transport Act to strengthen freight security and enhance oversight of commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). National transportation stakeholders, including the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), strongly support the legislation. The bill also addresses cargo theft and fraudulen

A recent Boston Herald  article discusses federal commercial driver’s license (CDL) reforms from the perspective of Samantha Greenberg, Vice Chair of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), emphasizing the importance of licensing integrity in public safety. The article reviews the proposed “Dalilah Law,” introduced by Jim Banks, and recent U.S. Department of Transportation actions that reinforce English-language requirements for CDL testing. CVTA’s comments focus

A recent opinion piece by John Diab, president of Smith & Solomon Commercial Driver Training and CVTA Board member, highlights the need for strong regulatory guardrails in commercial driver licensing, especially in one of the nation’s busiest freight regions. The op-ed addresses New Jersey’s decision to pause issuing commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) to non-domiciled applicants, framing it as part of a broader commitment to licensing integrity. The article stresses the impo

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) applauds President Trump for highlighting “Dalilah’s Law” during his State of the Union address and for elevating the urgent need to strengthen safety and accountability within the commercial driver licensing system. “For too long, gaps in oversight, inconsistent enforcement, and exploitation of regulatory loopholes have placed American motorists at risk and undermined reputable CDL training providers. Dalilah’s Law represent

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) thanks the U.S. Department of Transportation and Secretary Sean P. Duffy for prioritizing roadway safety and enhancing accountability in the commercial motor vehicle industry.   During a recent press conference on securing America’s roadways, Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Administrator Barr outlined a thorough enforcement strategy targeting the problematic self-certification model, chameleon carriers, r