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"Long overdue" Trucking Association of New York weighs in on federal CDL crackdown

WRGB • September 1, 2026 • general

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The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT), in partnership with the Department of Homeland Security, has removed over 300 commercial driver's license (CDL) training schools nationwide as part of a crackdown on CDL fraud.
Secretary Sean Duffy emphasized efforts to strengthen regulations and remove unsafe foreign drivers, launching a nationwide audit of states' oversight of third-party CDL skills testers.
The Trucking Association of New York State supports the crackdown, citing concerns about "CDL mills" prioritizing profit over safety and stressing the importance of qualified drivers on the road.
The New York State DMV stated it follows all federal laws regarding CDL issuance but declined to comment on specific schools targeted due to lack of information from federal agencies.
Secretary Duffy highlighted challenges in accessing driver records from some states, alleging that some licenses may have been improperly issued to undocumented individuals, and underscored the need for thorough background checks to ensure road safety.

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