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U.S. Cracks Down on 3,000 Truck Driving Schools

12/2/2025

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The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to revoke accreditation for about 3,000 truck driving schools within 30 days.
Nearly 44% of about 16,000 truck driving schools may close, with about 4,000 more facing warnings for non-compliance with federal training requirements.
The crackdown follows a fatal Florida crash involving an unauthorized driver.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasizes eliminating poorly trained drivers, and immigrant licensing rules have been halted by a court.

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Story summary

The U.S. Department of Transportation plans to revoke accreditation for about 3,000 truck driving schools within 30 days.
Nearly 44% of about 16,000 truck driving schools may close, with about 4,000 more facing warnings for non-compliance with federal training requirements.
The crackdown follows a fatal Florida crash involving an unauthorized driver.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy emphasizes eliminating poorly trained drivers, and immigrant licensing rules have been halted by a court.