The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has published a final rule to increase flexibility in the commercial driver license skills test process.
December 17, 2020CDL
Government, Business, Safety 
A student driver is evaluated. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
FMCSA Final Rule Adds Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing
A student driver is evaluated. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) Government, Business, Safety 
John Sommers II for Transport Topics
Minnesota Asks FMCSA to Reconsider Request for CDL Testing Relief
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsMinnesota is making another attempt to gain reprieve from certain federal commercial driver license testing requirements, marking the continuation of a four-year effort for exemption.
November 30, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
Gov. Roy Cooper sits for an interview. (Gerry Broome/Associated Press)
North Carolina Extends Expiration Dates for Licenses, Registrations
Gov. Roy Cooper sits for an interview. (Gerry Broome/Associated Press)The North Carolina Division of Motor Vehicles will extend license and registration expiration dates for more than two dozen credentials, including those that apply to truck drivers, in accordance with Gov. Roy Cooper’s COVID-19 relief package.
May 12, 2020 Government, Business, Technology, Safety 
Orr displays his certificate of training for Entry Level Commercial Driver. (160 Driving Academy)
Iowa Driver Among First in US to Use Technology for CDL Skills Test
Orr displays his certificate of training for Entry Level Commercial Driver. (160 Driving Academy)Lonnie Orr of Davenport, Iowa, was among the first drivers in the U.S. to take advantage of a federal emergency declaration allowing new drivers to maintain COVID-19 social distancing while having their driving abilities evaluated by a state examiner observing from a trailing vehicle.
May 7, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
A student at a Truck Training America location, before the pandemic. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
Stakeholders Tell Congress, Governors: CDLs, Permits Need to Be Processed
A student at a Truck Training America location, before the pandemic. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)To avert a potential truck driver shortage during the coronavirus emergency, a coalition of large businesses and trade groups has urged Congress and the nation’s governors to implement procedures that would allow new drivers to more quickly obtain commercial learner permits and commercial driver licenses.
April 7, 2020 Business, Logistics, TCA 
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Ohio Career Center Expands Trucking Classes to Meet Growing Job Needs
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg NewsButler Tech’s popular commercial trucking program is expanding to Clermont County in Ohio as part of a recently announced expansion of its truck driver training program.
January 8, 2020 Government, Business, TCA 
Corey Gray
Florida School District to Open CDL Driving Pad
Corey GrayThe Marion County (Fla.) School District’s CDL program is about to hit a new gear now that a newly constructed truck driving pad is poised to open Jan. 10.
January 6, 2020 Government, Business, Safety 
A driver in training at a CDL school. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)
FMCSA Proposes Adding Location Flexibility to CDL Testing Process
A driver in training at a CDL school. (John Sommers II for Transport Topics)The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced a proposed rule July 24 meant to ease the process for people pursuing a commercial driver license.
July 24, 2019 Government, Business 
A student trains behind the wheel with his instructor. (Roadmaster Drivers School)
FMCSA Proposes Rule to Add Flexibility to CDL Skills Testing
A student trains behind the wheel with his instructor. (Roadmaster Drivers School)The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed a rule that would increase flexibility for the skills test process for those seeking a commercial driver license.
June 27, 2019 Government, Business, Safety 
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ATA Touts Introduction of Interstate Driving Legislation
Luke Sharrett/ Bloomberg NewsAmerican Trucking Associations has strongly praised the introduction in the 116th Congress of a bill designed to facilitate interstate driving for truckers younger than 21.
March 1, 2019