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Story summary
- The U.S. Department of Transportation closed more than 550 commercial driving schools due to unqualified instructors and safety issues.
- The crackdown follows a series of fatal crashes linked to untrained drivers.
- Investigations found many schools self-certified without adequate oversight.
- The American Trucking Association and other industry groups support the crackdown on these "sham schools."
- Ten states, including North Carolina and Texas, have identified issues affecting driver qualifications and safety standards.
