Federal Government Shuts Down 270 CDL Schools

Written by on September 1, 2026

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced Monday that 270 CDL schools were shut down or suspended for violations, including inadequate training and certifying drivers who could not speak English.

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Duffy said the crackdown aims to improve road safety, citing 239 deaths since January 2025 in crashes involving non-English-speaking truck drivers.

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