News Article
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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News Article
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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News Article
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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News Article
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…
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News Article
August 4, 2025
Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy, appeared on Fox News to stress the critical role of safety in the U.S. trucking industry, highlighting the need for stronger training standards, driver development, and accountability to meet growing demand without compromising…
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Podcast
August 3, 2025
On this episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, host Thomas Wasson is joined by Steve Gold, President of the Truckers Network Association who weighs in on a string of tragic truck crashes and exposes systemic flaws in CDL licensing and training.
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Podcast
August 2, 2025
Host Thomas Wasson dives into a packed episode featuring Steve Gold, CEO of Truckers Network Association, on the evolving driver job market, training quality, and where the best opportunities are for new and experienced CDL holders
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Podcast
August 1, 2025
After a fatal accident involving a non-English-speaking trucker with a commercial driver’s license, President Trump ordered the Department of Transportation to review non-domiciled CDLs issued over the past four years. This move is a significant victory for highway safety and…
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News Article
June 8, 2025
As automation advances, a deepening blue-collar labor crisis is putting critical industries at risk, prompting CEOs to rethink workforce strategies by investing in skilled trades, modernizing talent pipelines, and driving systemic change to future-proof their businesses.
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