
The Department of Labor plans to expand Pell Grant eligibility to some shorter workforce training programs, a move the American Trucking Associations said will help strengthen commercial driver training schools and diesel technician training programs.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued more than 550 notices of proposed removal to commercial driver training providers following a five-day nationwide enforcement sweep. Investigators cited unqualified instructors, improper training vehicles, and failure to meet federal and state requirements.
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A new Digital Trainer platform digitizes behind-the-wheel assessments, generates Smith5Keys driver scorecards, and connects safety training to ongoing driver risk management.
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Free ELDT audit checklist offered as thousands of driver training providers are removed from FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry.
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Federal Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations went into effect in 2022 and set new federal minimum standards for CDL training schools, but the Department of Transportation is now taking action against schools not meeting the standards.
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AI-driven coaching is gaining traction as Lytx introduces a new tool aimed at streamlining driver feedback and strengthening fleet safety programs.
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The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is stepping up enforcement against CDL mills and unqualified drivers, taking a closer look at entry-level driver training standards, and pushing back on the contention that there is a truck driver shortage.
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Smith System said its acquisition of Utilimarc creates the trucking industry’s only integrated driver safety and fleet analytics platform.
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Trucking fleets are investing more in both tried-and-true safety practices and advanced technology, shows the Heavy Duty Trucking/Work Truck 2025 Safety Survey. Maintenance and safety policies remain the foundation, but dual-facing cameras and air disc brakes are reshaping the safety landscape.
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How well are mandatory entry-level driver training requirements working to improve trucking safety? The American Transportation Institute’s new research project aims to get some insight into that question.
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