Preparing for audits or enforcement actions requires disciplined internal systems and a clear understanding of regulatory expectations. At a recent CVTA webinar, participants shared strategies to help training providers remain audit-ready while maintaining operational efficiency. Conduct Mock Audits as internal reviews assess readiness and confirm that records are accessible, that staff understand compliance, and that documentation matches current operations. Regular reviews

From left to right: Dave Heller (TCA), Adrienne Gildea (CVSA), Maj. Erick McGuire (Fl. Highway Patrol), Andrew Poliakoff (CVTA) The Truckload Carriers Association recently hosted a panel on “Commercial Driver Training and Vehicle Enforcement”  at its 2026 National Conference, highlighting significant changes in the commercial driver training and licensing system. Panelists discussed growing coordination around enforcement, including stronger oversight of the Training Provider

A recent report outlines the results of a nationwide federal enforcement sweep of commercial driver training providers. Led by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the action identified more than 550 providers that violated federal safety standards. Of these, 450 now face proposed removal from the federal Training Provider Registry (TPR). FMCSA Administrator Derek Barrs stated that the agency deployed about 300 investigators across all 50 states, conductin