Fed crackdown shuts 110 trucking schools as California is named a top problem state

The Trump administration announced emergency closures of 110 commercial trucking schools tied to more than 5,000 drivers who failed English-language proficiency tests, with California singled out as the biggest problem state. The action is part of a broader effort that includes a nationwide audit of third-party testers and plans to shutter about 160 more schools for issues like unlicensed instructors and missing paperwork. Since mid-2025, the administration has revoked over 28,000 CDL licenses for English-language failures. California’s DMV has also faced license cancellations and funding penalties amid clerical errors, while immigrant-rights groups argue the rules worsen driver shortages and unfairly target legal workers. Authorities cite dangerous incidents linked to some misqualified drivers, underscoring ongoing enforcement concerns in the industry.