CDL Training
News and updates about Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) schools, offering essential information for aspiring truck drivers and industry professionals. Articles cover topics such as changes in curriculum standards, new training facilities, funding opportunities, and reviews of top CDL schools. Stay informed about developments in licensing requirements, financial aid programs, and partnerships between schools and trucking companies. Whether you’re researching where to begin your trucking career or looking to recommend the best training options, this category provides valuable insights into the world of CDL education.
Pennsylvania Law Targets CDL Mills With New $25K Penalty
CDL Mills face new penalties in Pennsylvania after a new law authorizes fines of up to $25,000 for unlicensed commercial driver training providers.
Pennsylvania Bills Add New Rules for CDL Testing and ELP
Pennsylvania bills propose new CDL rules, English standards, stricter testing, and higher penalties for CDL schools, impacting truck drivers and carriers.
CDL Training Could Be Funded Under New Pell Grants
A Department of Education proposal could allow Pell Grants to fund short workforce programs, including CDL training, under the Working Families Tax Cuts...
550+ CDL Schools Could Be Shut After New FMCSA Probe
USDOT targets noncompliant CDL schools after FMCSA investigations uncovered instructor, vehicle, and hazmat training violations across multiple states.
Florida Now Moving All Driver License Exams to English Only
Florida will require all driver license knowledge and skills exams to be administered in English only starting February 6, 2026, under a new...
Free CDL Training for “Justice Involved”: A New NYC Program
NYC expands its free CDL training program to help justice-involved individuals secure stable, high-paying trucking jobs and build long-term economic stability.
Under the Hood CDL Exemption Approved for Bus Drivers
FMCSA grants partial CDL exemption for transit bus drivers, allowing state drivers license agencies to waive under-the-hood tests for intrastate CDL applicants.
Non-Domiciled CDL: New Federal Audit of the State Practices
USDOT launches an audit to examine how states issue each Non-Domiciled CDL, aiming to identify safety risks and ensure compliance with federal regulations.
Alabama CDL: ALEA Announces “Big Changes” to the Process
New Alabama CDL rules begin this summer, including electronic medical card submissions and updated skills testing to meet federal safety standards.
CDL Test Bribes: Former Police Sergeant Now Faces Prison
A former Massachusetts State Police Sergeant was found guilty of falsifying CDL test results in a bribery scheme that put unqualified truck drivers...
A Rare CDL Training Program: Doug Teal’s Awesome Victory
Doug Teal overcomes a spinal injury with an uncommon CDL training program at Wallace State, that offers accessible solutions for wheelchair users in...
Bus Driver CDL Testing Simplified: 2 Year Exemption Granted
FMCSA renews exemption allowing bus driver CDL applicants to skip under-the-hood tests, addressing bus driver shortages while maintaining safety standards.
