December 2, 2025

FMCSA registry rife with fake CDL schools, industry exec says

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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 leaders say restoring state-licensure requirements and strengthening federal enforcement is essential to eliminate illegitimate training providers and protect the public.

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