Alix Miller, Senior Principal at TSG Transportation Advisors, will join CVTA’s Spring Conference this May. CVTA is pleased to welcome Miller, who brings a policy-driven perspective shaped by her experience leading statewide trucking advocacy and her continued work across the broader transportation and supply chain ecosystem. In her current role, Miller advises on transportation policy, regulatory strategy, and stakeholder engagement, helping organizations navigate an increasi

Washington, D.C . The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) appreciates 60 Minutes’ recent investigation highlighting safety risks within the commercial trucking industry, including the existence of chameleon carriers, substandard training and gaps in enforcement. Increased public attention to these issues underscores the importance of maintaining strong oversight and accountability across the system. CVTA recognizes the important role high-quality CDL training organ

On Friday, April 10th, FMCSA Extended the National Registry Integration Initiative until October 11, 2026. The waiver allows " interstate commercial driver’s license (CDL) holders, commercial learner’s permit (CLP) holders, and motor carriers to continue relying on a paper copy of the medical examiner’s certificate as proof of a driver’s medical certification for up to 60 days after the date the medical examiner’s certificate is issued. The exemption is in effect April 11, 20

Emily Clayton, Economist at the American Trucking Associations, will be part of CVTA’s Spring Conference this May. Clayton brings a data-driven perspective shaped by her work supporting the association’s Chief Economist in analyzing freight trends, economic conditions, and the trucking industry's health. In her role, Clayton conducts statistical analysis, manages key industry datasets, and contributes to the development of reports and presentations used by industry leaders an

In a recent op-ed, CVTA Vice Chair Samantha Greenberg addresses what this moment means for commercial driver training. Her message is direct. Strong enforcement is not a disruption. It is necessary to protect safety and restore integrity across the system. Leveraging three generations of safety-focused truck driver training, Sam makes clear that higher standards do not hinder the industry; they elevate it by ensuring quality training providers lead and that students enter th

David Parker is the Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of Covenant Logistics Group, a company he established in 1986 after beginning his career in the trucking industry at just 17 years old. Raised in a trucking family, Parker developed an early, practical understanding of the industry that would shape his leadership over the next four decades. Under his direction, Covenant has grown from a startup of 25 trucks and 50 trailers into a nationwide logistics enterpris

A new Indiana law is drawing attention to the application and enforcement of commercial driver licensing standards. Effective April 1, the state canceled nearly 1,800 non-domiciled CDLs under House Enrolled Act 1200, which strengthens eligibility requirements and imposes significant penalties on non-compliant drivers, employers, and training providers. The law clarifies eligibility by requiring valid nonimmigrant work authorization for CDL holders and English proficiency for

A recent case in Maine exposes a significant weakness in the commercial driver training system. An individual in Sanford, Maine, has been charged with running an unlicensed CDL training program and allegedly collected over $28,000 from students without proper authorization. Investigators found that students paid for training but did not receive licensure, leaving some unable to complete the process and forcing them to return to licensed schools to start over. This resulted in

Jim Mullen, incoming President of the Truckload Carriers Association, will join CVTA’s Spring Conference this May. His background spans federal regulation, legal leadership, and private-sector operations, including service as Acting Administrator and Chief Counsel at the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, where he helped guide national safety and enforcement priorities. Mullen’s career reflects a broad view of the trucking industry, with experience across carrier op