Boyle Transportation's Michael Lasko described a safety approach shaped by experience both inside and outside the cab during a session on driver coaching at MCE.
October 18, 2026CDL Training News Updates
Current CDL training news highlights developments in commercial driver license education, apprenticeship programs and entry-level driver standards. This category covers federal rules, funding opportunities and industry initiatives focused on improving training quality, driver safety and driver retention. From new simulator technology to changes in regulatory requirements, our coverage offers insight into how driver training is delivering the future of the trucking workforce.
FMCSA has closed nearly 10,000 truck driver school locations
An agency spokesperson told TT that the high number of schools closed is due largely to rigorous crackdowns by investigators and safety inspectors.
October 8, 2026Schneider expands driver training ranks by 26%
Schneider is increasing its driver instructor workforce by 26% to expand onboarding and behind-the-wheel training for new and experienced drivers.
October 2, 2026Trump proposes automatic CDL eligibility for some veterans
President Donald Trump announced plans for some veterans to have automatic eligibility for CDLs during a recent military-related business summit in Pennsylvania.
July 22, 2026Texas Probes Trucking Schools Over CDL Training, ELP
Texas is investigating five trucking schools for “endangering” state residents by illegally training commercial vehicle drivers.
May 11, 2026Fleets Deploy AI to Enable In-Cab Driver Coaching
Rather than relying heavily on after-the-fact video review of drivers, fleets are increasingly using AI to process video and telematics inside the truck itself.
May 4, 2026How Fleets Make Safety Stick Beyond Annual Training
At a time when margins are tight and operating costs continue to climb, preventing and managing driver injuries has become a core business priority.
April 13, 2026Maine Man Charged in Unlicensed CDL Training Scheme
A Maine man is being prosecuted for allegedly operating an unlicensed CDL training school and taking $28,100 from people seeking entry-level driver training.
March 31, 2026CDL Schools Across Varied Sites Flagged in Safety Sweep
The federal sting against truck driver training operations identified sites ranging from community colleges to churches among the 550 found violating safety standards.
February 24, 2026Duffy Shuts Down Trio of Alleged Chameleon Carriers
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy has announced an investigation into alleged so-called chameleon carriers connected to a fatal truck-van collision in Indiana.
February 19, 2026