Bring Back the Real CDL Training – Revisiting the Smith System in a World of Corners Cut

When I first stepped into CDL school more than two decades ago, there was one thing that stuck with me—not just for the test, ...
FleetOwner

FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program struggles to collect data on under-21 CDL drivers

The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Program highlights industry tension between addressing driver shortages and maintaining safety ...
Overdrive

Trucking org calls for ELP assessment as part of CDL test, among other legislative reforms

ATA called on Congressional leaders for six legislative reforms related to CDL testing, driver training and cabotage. Plus, ...
Overdrive

Non-domiciled CDL drivers say DOT’s new rule violates their civil rights

DOT responds to non-domiciled CDL drivers who say the new rule to purge nearly 200,000 of them from of driving jobs violates ...
Commercial Carrier Journal

ATA calls on Congress to reform CDL testing, training

ATA called for an ELP assessment during CDL testing, stronger CDL issuance oversight, a crackdown on cabotage and more. Also: ...
WSET

Danville Community College launches CDL Training Program to combat truck driver shortage

DANVILLE, Va. (WSET) — The Danville Community College is introducing a new training program to address both regional needs and a nationwide shortage of CDL-licensed truck drivers. DCC in partnership ...
WAVY-TV

Students of local CDL course say they’re not ready to be truckers

HAMPTON ROADS, Va. (WAVY) — Tractor-trailer drivers are in demand, but before you can take the wheel of an 18-wheeler you must have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). Shippers’ Choice has been ...
KPLC

SOWELA Spotlight: Free CDL training course

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - UPDATE: SOWELA says their April CDL class is full. But for those who are interested, SOWELA will be offering another class this summer. The trucking industry is experiencing ...