April 5, 2026
Editor’s Note The Associated Press has republished this article initially authored by Adam Echelman and Erica Yee for Cal Matters. The Regulatory Gap in Truck Driver Training On California’s highways, commercial truck drivers transport heavy loads, and a single error can lead to disaster. However, a recent analysis by CalMatters reveals that the state lacks […]
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April 4, 2026
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. could shutter if they fail to retain students, following a federal Transportation Department review indicating potential non-compliance with government standards. On Monday, the Transportation Department announced it intends to revoke the accreditation of around 3,000 schools unless they meet training requirements within 30 days. […]
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March 29, 2026
Worries Mount for Truck Driving School Owners Vasyl Kushnir and Gene Moik cheerfully interacted with young men at their driving school, but their smiles masked deep concerns about their business’s viability nearly ten years after its establishment. They’ve noted a troubling decrease in student enrollments, particularly since the announcement of new restrictions on immigrant drivers […]
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March 26, 2026
Aramis Andrews shared with CalMatters that he invested over $3,000 to attend the unlicensed Premier Trucking School in Red Bluff. He claimed the instructor expected him to learn everything online prior to class and promised 20 hours of in-vehicle practice. However, upon arrival, the instructor expressed discontent with Andrews’s level of preparation and dismissed him […]
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February 23, 2026
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools in the U.S. could face closure if they lose students following a federal Transportation Department review that indicated potential non-compliance with government standards. On Monday, the Transportation Department announced plans to revoke certifications for around 3,000 schools unless they can meet training standards within the next 30 […]
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December 12, 2025
Federal Funding Withheld from California BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — The federal government is withholding $40 million in funds from California, citing the state’s failure to enforce English language requirements for truck drivers. Change in Compliance Requirements The U.S. Department of Transportation updated its requirements for truck drivers to demonstrate proficiency in English in June, prompted […]
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December 6, 2025
Crisis in U.S. Truck Driving Schools A recent study has shown that almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving schools across the U.S. face potential closure following a federal Transportation Department review suggesting non-compliance with governmental standards. Impending Accreditation Revocation On December 1, 2025, the U.S. Department of Transportation announced plans to revoke the accreditation […]
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December 3, 2025
Almost 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs across the U.S. could face closure if they continue to lose students following a federal review that revealed potential non-compliance with essential standards. The Transportation Department announced on Monday its intention to revoke certification from approximately 3,000 schools unless they adhere to training standards within 30 days. […]
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December 2, 2025
Department of Transportation’s Crackdown on Truck Driving Schools WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is threatening to shut down thousands of truck driving schools and training providers as part of a major enforcement initiative under the Trump administration aimed at the trucking sector. On Monday, the DOT announced plans to revoke the accreditation […]
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June 25, 2025
Courtesy photo – Students from Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School present a check to the U.P. Honor Flight. Support for Veterans ESCANABA — The Midwest Truck Driving School and North Country Electrical Line and Heavy Equipment School have shown their steadfast dedication to veterans by donating to […]
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