Florida Closes Key Power Driving & Traffic School
Florida in November closed the third-party commercial drivers license testing company Key Power Driving & Traffic School, reporting that its “practices posed an immediate serious danger to the public health, safety and welfare.”
November 27, 2017Georgia Technical School Adds Seats To Truck Driving Class
Albany Technical College, based in Albany, Ga., is increasing enrollment opportunities for students studying to be truck drivers.
November 17, 2017FMCSA Grants Aim to Improve Safety, Streamline CDL Process
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s recent series of state-level grants will not only improve driver safety, but will also expedite the process of obtaining a commercial driver license, according to Tom Keane, director of the agency’s Office of Safety Programs.
October 10, 2017FMCSA Surveys States on Severity of CDL Testing Delays
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration earlier this month sent a survey to states asking for detailed information on the extent of delays in commercial driver license skills testing after industry stakeholders complaints that the delays are contributing to a driver shortage and slowing employment start dates for new drivers.
September 21, 2017Iowa DOT Builds CDL Exam App to Improve Pass Rate
About 60% of commercial driver license applicants in Iowa fail the knowledge exam on their first try, according to Mindi Nguyen, assistant to the director of the state Department of Transportation’s Motor Vehicle Division. But with a new mobile application, Iowa DOT will attempt to redress that.
August 22, 2017Illinois Community College Adds CDL Classes to Fill Growing Demand for Truck Drivers
Sauk Valley Community College in Illinois is ramping up its commercial driver’s license training, adding classes to funnel more workers into the region’s top-growing occupation.
August 8, 2017House Advances Bills To Help Veterans Access CDLs
Legislation aimed at making it easier for veterans to access commercial driver licenses was passed by the U.S. House on June 26.
June 28, 2017Transport Topics' 'CDL or Bust' Series Wins National Honor
Transport Topics has won a national award for its CDL or Bust daily online series that traced the efforts of seven students to earn commercial driver licenses and become professional truck drivers.
May 18, 2017Transport Topics Wins Two Business Publication Awards
The American Society of Business Publication Editors announced at an April 13 awards luncheon in Washington, D.C., that Transport Topics had won regional silver awards for two features: Its "CDL or Bust” digital series and the July 2016 print edition of iTECH.
April 13, 2017Missouri Trucking Company Taps School 700 Miles Away for CDL Training
When officials from R&R Trucking were looking for quality commercial driver’s license training, they looked long and far.
February 15, 2017