CVTA calls on USDOT to disqualify CDL schools that flout driver training requirements
On May 20, 2025, U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) Secretary Sean Duffy signed an order mandating that commercial drivers operating in the U.S. be able
Andrew Poliakoff
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- Andrew Poliakoff is the executive director of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), the largest association of professional truck driver training programs. He has played a central role in advancing the organization’s priorities, including greater enforcement of FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry, expansion of 529 savings for training and improvement of the WIOA program. Poliakoff works closely with federal and state officials, industry partners, and CVTA member schools to ensure that training programs meet rigorous standards and reflect the evolving needs of the transportation sector. Under his leadership, CVTA has become a trusted voice on Capitol Hill and a driving force behind regulatory improvements that promote safety, accountability and access to opportunity in the trucking industry. A graduate of Georgetown University, Poliakoff joined CVTA in 2019 as the director of government affairs, after attending Catholic University Law School.
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CVTA: House passage of tax bill is major win for new truck driving students
On May 22, in a razor-thin 215-214 vote, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a sweeping tax bill that delivers a significant victory for aspiring