The U.S. Department of Transportation recently closed more than 550 driving schools for safety violations. This action underscores the increased enforcement in commercial driver training. During a national television appearance, CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff highlighted what responsible training providers have long warned about: the influx of unqualified programs into the Training Provider Registry and the marketing of “2–3 day CDL programs” that compromise standar

The Associated Press recently reported that over 500 commercial driving schools in the United States must close after federal investigators found serious safety deficiencies, such as unqualified instructors, inadequate skills testing, and improper training practices. This enforcement action follows over 1,400 site visits by the U.S. Department of Transportation and represents one of the most significant oversight efforts since the national Entry-Level Driver Training standard

CVTA Chairman Jeff Burkhardt recently joined Rudy Koski on Battleground  (FOX 4 Dallas–Fort Worth) to respond to remarks made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett during a House Judiciary Committee hearing concerning the enforcement of English language requirements for commercial drivers. During the interview, Burkhardt challenged what he called a false comparison between operating a commercial motor vehicle and driving a personal vehicle. He explained that each requires distinct skills

A recent Sacramento Bee op-ed by CVTA Board Director David Bither  focuses on a central issue confronting the commercial transportation industry: ensuring that professional drivers operating on public highways are properly licensed and trained. In the op-ed, Bither highlights California’s failure to revoke thousands of unlawfully issued commercial driver’s licenses by the federal deadline. This lapse has led U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to initiate the withholding

In a recent Fox News op-ed, CVTA Chairman Jeffrey Burkhardt addressed the need to uphold professional standards to keep commercial driving safe for motorists, drivers, and the supply chain. Responding to remarks made by Rep. Jasmine Crockett during a House Judiciary Committee hearing downplaying the importance of English language proficiency for commercial drivers, CVTA's Chairman emphasized that equating the operation of an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle to driving a passen

Representative Jasmine Crockett (TX-30) The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) expresses serious concerns regarding Rep. Jasmine Crockett’s recent remarks at a House Judiciary Committee hearing, which suggested that English language proficiency is not required to safely operate a commercial motor vehicle. Equating the operation of an 80,000-pound commercial vehicle with driving a passenger car abroad misrepresents the responsibilities and risks of professional dri

CVTA Advocacy Day brings members to Washington, D.C. for two days of direct engagement with Congress. Attendees will participate in a brief prep session, join fellow members for a group dinner, and spend a full day on Capitol Hill meeting with lawmakers—meetings and transportation included. CVTA handles the coordination so you can focus on sharing your perspective and advancing policies that support high-quality commercial driver training. Registration is now open. Register

Recent reports from Texas highlight the direct impact of federal oversight and state enforcement on the integrity of the commercial driver licensing system. Since November, Texas has canceled over 6,400 CDLs held by individuals with temporary or discretionary immigration status. This action followed a nationwide U.S. Department of Transportation audit that found discrepancies between CDL expiration dates and federal work authorization documents. States were warned that failin

A recent review of the FY 2026 Labor-HHS appropriations bill confirms that Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funding for Adult, Youth, and Dislocated Worker training programs will be maintained. This clarification addresses previous concerns about potential reductions or restructuring of federal workforce funding that could have limited access to training resources. For CVTA member schools, WIOA remains a stable funding source for commercial driver training. Adu