In the United States, A New federal ruling Redefining standards Driving And work in the transportation sector. The Donald Trump administration is seeking to amend the standards that determine who can obtain a business license and operate a large vehicle.
The focus is on the quality of training, a crucial point in a market where road safety depends on the real preparation of each candidate. The authorities assert that current controls are not sufficient to ensure appropriate practices.
according to NPRThe US Department of Transportation (DOT) announced this approximately 3,000 truck schools and trainers will lose accreditation If they do not meet federal requirements within 30 days, while 4,000 others were placed under warning.
he Transport Minister Sean Duffy“We are stopping illegal and reckless practices that allow poorly trained drivers to get behind the wheels of semi-trucks and school buses,” she stated, according to NPR.
According to the information, Institutions The indicated represents more than 40% of 16,000 certified suppliers They are accused of falsifying data, not adhering to the content of the curriculum, not ensuring the qualifications of teachers and keeping incomplete records.
The media is highlighting that this attack is part of a broader strategy by the Trump administration aimed at ensuring that only truly qualified drivers obtain a CDL commercial license.
NPR She also mentioned that Ministry of Transportation Reinforced new restrictions on immigrants who request a CDL licenseBut a federal court suspended those proceedings.
Tensions increased after several fatal accidents involving foreign truck drivers, a point that Minister Duffy described as “urgent” when he stressed that some drivers “do not know the rules of the road and do not speak English fluently.”
Voices consulted by the media question the lack of evidence to support this statement and consider these policies an attack on immigration. Businessman Pawan Singh said:Security measures have been necessary for a long timeHe stressed that “an untrained driver poses a danger whether he was born here or abroad.”
Tightening requirements are redefining the landscape for those seeking a career in commercial transportation in the United States. Disinfection of schools and trainers, in addition to controls on the quality of teaching, predicts a scenario where Obtaining and maintaining a CDL license will require more time, investment, and administrative follow-up.
This process will also affect Transportation companieswho may face hiring delays and higher costs associated with training new drivers.
The shift towards more stringent standards forces us to rethink internal programmes, selection of coaches and constant verification of documents, with the aim of avoiding sanctions in a more stringent regulatory context.
Moreover, the situation reveals a structural debate about who has access to this profession. Migrant workers who according to NPR They do face additional barriers, but they may face even greater barriers to entering or remaining in the sector.