CVTA Joins FMCSA Deputy Administrator and Kansas Board of Regents to Advance TPR Enforcement at NASASPS Conference in Dallas

On Monday, May 20th, CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff presented at the 2026 NASASPS Annual Conference in Dallas, alongside FMCSA Deputy Administrator Jesse Elison and Crystal Puderbaugh of the Kansas Board of Regents. The session attracted numerous non-SDLA regulators focused on supporting TPR enforcement in their states.

The session addressed the CVTA ELDT Task Force’s efforts, the need for broader state involvement in TPR enforcement, and FMCSA’s recognition that further engagement with non-SDLA agencies is necessary. FMCSA also indicated their interest in having CVTA serve as a TPR enforcement resource for non-SDLA communications and engagement.

For CVTA, Dallas highlighted that enforcement progress requires collaboration beyond Washington. The work will continue at the PTDI Training Provider Safety Summit on September 16, 2026, in Dallas, where state licensing agencies, FMCSA, and industry stakeholders will continue these discussions. Travel and lodging costs, etc. are covered by an FMCSA grant for attendees with state drivers license agencies and state agencies that regulate CDL training.