"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."
"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 percent of the 16,000 federally listed truck driving programs face potential closure after a federal review found possible noncompliance with minimum training requirements. The Transportation Department plans to revoke certification of nearly 3,000 schools unless they meet standards within 30 days; another 4,500 programs received warnings. Schools losing certification cannot issue required completion certificates, likely prompting student departure. The Department of Homeland Security is auditing California trucking firms owned by immigrants to verify driver status and qualification. The enforcement follows a Florida crash involving an unauthorized driver that killed three people and prompted threats to withhold federal funds.
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