FMCSA cracking down on fraud

The FMCSA is requesting states to verify addresses during CDL applications to prevent drivers from having multiple licenses or using fake addresses to mask violations. This aims to ensure that drivers are accurately identified and tracked, promoting safer roads. Recent ELD removals highlight the FMCSA's commitment to weeding out devices that don't meet standards or are used to falsify records of duty status. Stricter enforcement on ELDs directly impacts drivers and carriers who rely on these devices for compliance. CDL school closures signal a crackdown on training programs that fail to adequately prepare drivers, contributing to safety risks. Closing down fraudulent CDL schools helps ensure that new drivers receive proper training and are qualified to operate commercial vehicles.