Entry-Level Driver Training Archives

FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs highlights challenges in the CDL training provider registry, stressing the need for proper driver training, professional standards, and removing bad actors from the system.

March 19, 2026

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FMCSA’s Barrs Eyes Major Updates to CDL Training Provider Registry

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering major updates to improve CDL training standards across the trucking industry. Administrator Derek Barrs spoke about ...

FleetForce is bringing CDL training directly to carrier facilities, helping fleets develop new drivers while addressing the ongoing truck driver shortage and improving workforce retention.

March 13, 2026

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FleetForce Brings CDL Training Directly to Carrier Facilities

A shortage of qualified truck drivers continues to challenge fleets across the country. At the same time, federal regulators have increased enforcement against CDL ...

Ready to start your trucking career in the Twin Cities? This clear, step-by-step guide explains exactly how to get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Minnesota—from checking eligibility and earning your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) to completing Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and passing the CDL skills test. Learn how to stay compliant, keep your license current, and confidently begin your career as a professional truck driver.

November 6, 2025

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How to Get a CDL in the Twin Cities: Your Clear Path to Becoming a Truck Driver

Ready to start your trucking career in the Twin Cities? Getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is the key step. Here’s exactly what you ...

April 9, 2025

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OOIDA Urges Lawmakers to Adopt Stronger Truck Driver Training Standards

While obtaining a cosmetology license in Missouri requires 1,500 hours of training, some truck driving schools in the state offer commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs) ...

March 13, 2025

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Innovative CDL Simulator Tackles Nebraska’s Truck Driver Shortage

The trucking industry is a vital economic driver in Nebraska, employing one out of every 12 residents and standing as the state’s third-largest industry. ...

Bianco Trucking Services has petitioned the FMCSA for a waiver to train 18-20-year-old drivers from Wisconsin at its Michigan facility. The proposal aims to expand CDL training access while ensuring strict safety protocols. Public comments are open until February 14.

January 21, 2025

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CDL School Requests FMCSA Waiver for Training Under-21 Drivers from Wisconsin

Bianco Trucking Services, operating under the name CDL and Operator Training in Spalding, Michigan, has filed a petition with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety ...

Student truck driver practices parking maneuvers

October 24, 2023

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New CDL Curriculum for High Schools a Game-Changer

The Next Generation in Trucking (NGT) Foundation has embarked on a transformative mission – altering the perception of trucking as a career path. This ...