CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff was recently featured in an ABC News Wisconsin segment examining the removal of non-compliant CDL training providers. The report highlighted how individuals unfamiliar with trucking can be misled by deceptive organizations and the risks that arise when training does not meet federal standards. This news segment and others around the country and nationally are driving greater understanding of the need to remove CDL mills and building aw

At a recent cabinet meeting with President Trump, Secretary Duffy raised federal concerns about states' improper issuance of non-domiciled CDLs and about training providers that fail to meet federal ELDT standards. His comments follow increased enforcement by USDOT and FMCSA, which have removed thousands of non-compliant schools from the Training Provider Registry and increased oversight of CDL mills that threaten student and roadway safety. These actions align with long-stan

CEO and Founder of 160 Driving Academy, Steve Gold Steve Gold, CEO and Founder of 160 Driving Academy, appeared on Fox Business this week as national attention focuses on the Trump administration’s commercial driver licensing crackdown. The segment addressed federal actions against illegal and non-compliant CDL providers and discussed the impact on training quality and roadway safety. CVTA’s and 160 Driving Academies' participation in this national discussion highlights the

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) has taken historic action that puts the spotlight squarely on fraudulent “truck-driving schools” nationwide. On December 1, 2025, Secretary Sean P. Duffy announced the removal of nearly 3,000 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Training Provider Registry (TPR), because they failed to meet the minimal standards required under federal law. Another 4,500 pr

Greg Hamm: Vice President of Field and Government Recruiting for Werner Enterprises CVTA is pleased to report that Greg Hamm of Werner Enterprises, a longtime CVTA member and respected leader in the transportation industry, will testify before the House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs, Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. Werner's involvement demonstrates values we share as an association: integrity in training, respect for service, and expanding opportunities for those who h

"The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) applauds FMCSA’s decision to begin issuing notices to training providers indicating the agency will launch random, in-person, “boots-on-the-ground” audits starting December 8th. CVTA understands that more than 1,500 providers will be subject to review, with hundreds of FMCSA inspectors tasked with conducting these long-overdue compliance checks. As the leading national voice calling for meaningful enforcement of Entry-Level

From left to right: Tim Kordula - CVTA Board Member & Veriha Safety & Training Development Director; Karen Smercheck - Veriha Trucking President & Owner; Hon. Tony Wied - Congressman for WI-08; Eric VanHandel - Midwest Carriers President CVTA Board Member Tim Kordula, Veriha Trucking President Karen Smercheck,  and  Midwest Carriers President Eric VanHandel met with Congressman Tony Wied (WI-08) last week at his district office in Wisconsin. The group discussed key trucking

CVTA Vice Chair Samantha Greenberg at the Rhode Island Trucking Association Dinner At the Rhode Island Trucking Association 94th Annual Dinner, Samantha Greenberg, CVTA Vice Chair and owner of New England Tractor Trailer Training School (NETTTS), emphasized the industry’s growing challenge with CDL mills and non-compliant training programs that threaten public safety and undermine the reputation of professional drivers. Greenberg underscored the importance of enforcing Entry-

CVTA is monitoring recent federal actions after the U.S. Department of Transportation notified Pennsylvania that up to $75 million in funding may be withheld due to issues with non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses. A nationwide FMCSA audit found that Pennsylvania issued CDLs without verifying lawful presence and, in some cases, with expiration dates beyond authorized periods of stay. USDOT has directed the state to pause all new, renewed, transferred, or upgraded non-do