This is the latest in enforcements from the Department of Transportation.
On December 1st, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced plans to remove nearly 3,000 entry-level CDL training providers from the FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR). Another 4,500 providers have been placed on notice. These actions are in response to deficits in training standards and potential noncompliance with FMCSA regulations.
Following an audit of 16,000 training providers listed in the TPR, reasons for removal included improper or inaccurate record-keeping, falsifying or manipulating training data, and failing to meet required curriculum standards.
As part of a larger campaign to improve road safety, including strict enforcement of English proficiency, Secretary Duffy has enforced compliance in the trucking industry at every level.
What does this mean for people enrolled with a removed provider?
According to 49 CFR 380.721:
Any training conducted after the removal date will be considered invalid.
If your training provider was removed from the TPR while you were enrolled, you will have to find a new provider that is compliant and in good standing with the registry.
What does this mean for current CDL holders?
If you have a CDL and received training from one of the providers removed from the TPR, you will not have license revoked.
However, with the increased scrutiny on CDL holders in general, it is crucial to prove not just skill, but English proficiency when operating a commercial vehicle.
You can verify the status of your training provider by visiting the TPR page on the Department of Transportation website.
If you have any questions about CDL training standards, or compliance in general, you can contact an expert at Sky Transport Solutions here.