October 3, 2025
Steve Gold of 160 Driving Academy argues that true competence requires rigorous, hands-on instruction and a culture of safety—not just passing a licensing test. He calls for stronger oversight, transparency between carriers and trainers, and an industry-wide commitment to skill-based training to protect both public safety and business integrity.
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December 5, 2025
The FMCSA’s purge of 3,000 fraudulent truck driver training schools exposed major weaknesses in the Entry Level Driver Training rule, which allowed poorly regulated providers to self-certify with minimal oversight. In response, 160 Driving Academy urged the FMCSA to link…
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December 4, 2025
The federal government is tightening enforcement on fraudulent “CDL mills” that exploit regulatory gaps to certify unqualified drivers—undercutting legitimate training programs like 160 Driving Academy. Steve Gold, the company’s CEO and founder, warns, “These schools enroll thousands of students each…
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December 2, 2025
Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy, warns that loopholes in the FMCSA’s Training Provider Registry have enabled thousands of unvetted “CDL mills” to produce unqualified drivers, creating a nationwide safety crisis marked by fraud and rising crash rates. Industry…
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