DOT Targets “Illegal Trucking Chain” In Massive Purge Of 3,000 CDL Schools
The Department of Transportation (DOT) is moving to strip certifications from nearly 3,000 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) schools, citing a failure to meet federal training standards. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced the initiative Monday, characterizing it as a necessary step to dismantle an “illegal trucking chain” that has allowed unqualified drivers to operate on American highways.
This enforcement action comes amid intensified scrutiny of road safety following a series of fatal accidents involving foreign nationals residing in the U.S. illegally.
According to the DOT, the targeted schools are accused of various infractions, including falsifying data, failing to maintain accurate records, and refusing to provide documentation during audits.
Schools identified for decertification have been given a 30-day window to comply with the administration’s requirements or face removal from the Training Provider Registry. The DOT noted that an additional 4,500 schools have been issued warnings regarding their compliance status.
The crackdown coincides with new emergency rules mandating that non-citizens undergo federal immigration status checks and possess employment-based visas to obtain non-domiciled CDLs.
Federal officials have stated that states failing to implement these stricter protocols could face significant cuts to federal funding.
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