"Nearly 44% of the 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide by the government may be forced to close if they lose their students after a review by the federal Transportation Department found they may not be complying with minimum requirements. The Transportation Department said Monday that it plans to revoke the certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they can comply with training requirements in the next 30 days. The targeted schools must notify students that their certification is in jeopardy."
"Separately, the Department of Homeland Security is auditing trucking firms in California owned by immigrants to verify the status of their drivers and whether they are qualified to hold a commercial driver's license. This crackdown on trucking schools and companies is the latest step in the government's effort to ensure that truck drivers are qualified and eligible to hold a commercial license."
Nearly 44% of about 16,000 truck driving programs listed nationwide face potential closure after a federal Transportation Department review found possible noncompliance with minimum training standards. The DOT plans to revoke certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they meet training requirements within 30 days and requires those schools to notify students. Another 4,500 schools received warnings about potential action. Schools that lose certification cannot issue the training certificates needed for commercial licenses, likely prompting students to leave. The Department of Homeland Security is auditing California immigrant-owned trucking firms to verify driver status and qualifications. Enforcement followed a deadly Florida crash involving an unauthorized driver.
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