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, 2017CDL
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FMCSA Grants Aim to Improve Safety, Streamline CDL Process
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FMCSA Surveys States on Severity of CDL Testing Delays
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg NewsThe 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, 2017 Government, Business 
Truck traffic navigates I-380 South in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)
Iowa DOT Builds CDL Exam App to Improve Pass Rate
Truck traffic navigates I-380 South in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. (The Cedar Rapids Gazette)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, 2017 Business, Safety, TCA 
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Illinois Community College Adds CDL Classes to Fill Growing Demand for Truck Drivers
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News 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, 2017 Government
House 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, 2017 Business 
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Transport Topics' 'CDL or Bust' Series Wins National Honor
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsTransport 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, 2017 Business, Technology 
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Transport Topics Wins Two Business Publication Awards
John Sommers II for Transport TopicsThe 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, 2017 Business 
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Missouri Trucking Company Taps School 700 Miles Away for CDL Training
Big Sandy Community & Technical College When officials from R&R Trucking were looking for quality commercial driver’s license training, they looked long and far.
February 15, 2017 Government 
FMCSA to Simplify Process for Veterans to Get CDLs
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration last week announced its final rule intended to assist the transition of military personnel to civilian careers as truck drivers by simplifying the learner permit and driver license process.
October 17, 2016 Business 
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High Demand for Truck Drivers Leads to New CDL Training in Ohio
Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg News The demand for commercial drivers to haul goods from the growing logistics center in the region has led to a partnership that will bring additional truck driving training to the Dayton, Ohio, area.
October 12, 2016