WASHINGTON – The federal government has announced a new crackdown on training schools. In a release on Thursday, the U.S. Transportation Department (USDOT) announced a
PATTERSON, Calif. — Patterson High School (PHS) became the national epicenter for high school commercial driver’s license (CDL) education during this year’s Train the Trainer
WASHINGTON — The Trucking Cares Foundation (TCF) is donating $25,000 to the South Dallas Driving Academy (SDDA), a nonprofit that provides free driver education courses
LITTLE ROCK, Ark.. — Two Arkansas students have been selected to receive scholarships from the Arkansas Trucking Association (ATA). Nash Ashley of Monticello, Ark., and
MOBILE, Ala. — FleetForce Truck Driver Training is partnering with Swift Transportation to provide CDL training and certification at the trucking company’s Mobile, Ala. terminal
On June 9, the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Surface Transportation, Freight, Pipelines, and Safety held a hearing titled “The Need for Speed: How Technological Advances
For years, the trucking industry has wrestled with the same challenge — finding qualified drivers. While many companies continue searching for experienced CDL holders, a
Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) member C1 Truck Driver Training recently attended the ceremonial signing of HEA 1200 following an invitation from Indiana Motor Truck
Workforce Pell funding could become one of the most significant opportunities the trucking industry has seen in years — but CDL programs will need to prepare
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations is applauding the U.S. Department of Education’s final rule establishing the “Workforce Pell Grant” program, a transformative policy that
For CDL training schools, speed matters. Every prospective student inquiry — regardless of the source — needs to be received, tracked and answered in a
SHREWSBURY, Mass. — On May 11, Advantage Truck Group (ATG) hosted the 2026 SkillsUSA Massachusetts Diesel Equipment Technology Competition. This marks the sixth year ATG has hosted the
In 1972, Congress enacted the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants, which was later re-named after U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell. A man of deep conviction, Pell believed
The times they’ve been a’changin’— especially when it comes to enforcing the rules of the trucking industry. Maj. Erick McGuire of the Florida Highway Patrol
Following the April 12 airing of a “60 Minutes” segment that targeted chameleon carriers, the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) addressed the responsibility of CDL
For a CDL instructor, connecting your students to the broader industry is the most effective way to transform a trainee into a career professional. While
