Trump’s Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Invests $118M to Strengthen Safety Standards for CDL Holders
Transportation (DOT) - Press Release
Tuesday, December 30, 2025
The investment will also help veterans transition into the trucking workforce
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced more than $118 million in grant awards to strengthen the safety of America’s roadways, enhance commercial vehicle enforcement, and provide high-quality training for military veterans entering the trucking industry.
These Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) grants direct critical resources to state and local partners to reduce crashes through data-driven enforcement. The investments also bolster the integrity of the Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) system to ensure only qualified drivers are getting behind the wheel.
“Under President Trump’s leadership, our department’s number one mission is to ensure that every American gets home safely,” said U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy. “We’re backing aggressive enforcement and empowering states to keep unqualified, unvetted drivers off the road, investing in state-of-the-art technology to make our roads safer, and taking care of veterans interested in a career in trucking.”
“These grants are about giving our partners the tools they need to be effective,” said Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrator Derek D. Barrs. “Whether it’s deploying smart technology to identify unsafe vehicles or auditing CDL programs to prevent fraud, every dollar is focused on raising the bar for safety and ensuring only qualified drivers and compliant vehicles are on our roads.”
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