7,500 CDL Training Schools Shut Down In 2025

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) highlighted results achieved during a year of increased scrutiny and enforcement of the trucking industry and commercial driver’s license (CDL) driver standards, including the closure of thousands of truck driver training schools.  In a January 21st, statement celebrating “a year of decisive wins” for USDOT in 2025, U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy provided insight into his efforts to tighten CDL standards, curb fraud, and increase safety within the trucking industry.  “After numerous deadly—and avoidable—accidents on America’s roads caused by dangerous and unqualified truck drivers, Secretary Duffy cracked down on the trucking industry, on unqualified commercial drivers, and on states like California that refuse to put safety first,” USDOT said.