FMCSA has closed nearly 10,000 truck driver school locations: TT Daily

October 8, 2026

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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. Read more…

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