Florida is now able to train 3,500 truck drivers yearly due to its funding of workforce training as the state approved six new third-party FleetForce truck driving schools.

Kentucky’s Gov. Andy Beshear has signed a package of five workforce development bills, including legislation to entice out-of-state truckers to move there.

Legislation that would ensure veterans benefits are approved without delay at new commercial driving schools was recently introduced in the U.S. Senate.

Idaho has a new campaign to recruit military personnel and veterans into trucking careers by offering two forms of CDL testing waivers for people with military experience driving commercial vehicles.

New equipment for diesel technology and commercial driver license training are part of the $10 million investment South Dakota is providing to four state technical colleges.

Four Missouri educational institutions will receive $5.9 million in truck driver training funds — part of $30 million given to 19 organizations through workforce training grants awarded by the state department of economic development.

New York has extended the validity for its commercial learner permit from six months to a year to help offset a shortage of commercial drivers.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds announced $6 million to reimburse eligible employers to help remove obstacles for new truck drivers who want an entry-level commercial driver license.

The state of New York is now permitting trucking companies and other qualified third parties to administer road tests for commercial driver licenses, a move to help address a shortage of commercial drivers in the state.

Expressing concern over commercial driver license issuance delays and possible fraud, regulators are seeking comment on the effectiveness of third-party training and testing programs.