News Summary

• Last week's deadly crash in Florida highlights the deep flaws in how the federal government licenses and regulates commercial truck drivers.
• President Trump and Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy understand the current licensing system is broken and needs urgent reform.
• Over 30,000 commercial driving schools are now "approved" by the FMCSA, but only about 2,100 are actually licensed by states.
• Employers, municipalities and online video providers masquerading as schools can "self-certify" commercial driver training – with virtually no oversight.