Trucking Training Schools Receive $3.5M from FMCSA – In the United States, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently allocated nearly $3.5 million to 27 colleges and Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training programs. This grant is part of the Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training (CMVOST) program and is designed to enhance roadway safety by providing additional training for current CDL holders while creating new career opportunities within the trucking industry.
According to U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, this funding is a component of the Biden-Harris Administration’s Trucking Action Plan, which aims to strengthen supply chains and support the workforce within the sector. The CMVOST program’s objectives include increasing the number of CDL holders who have received advanced safety training and integrating veterans, as well as individuals from rural and underserved communities, into the trucking industry.
The FMCSA emphasizes that this initiative seeks to improve road safety and facilitate entry and retention in the industry for commercial drivers. This funding is viewed as a strategic response to the growing demand for qualified drivers across the country.
