The U.S. Department of Transportation has ordered the closure of over 550 commercial driving schools after investigations revealed they employed unqualified instructors, failed to adequately test students, and had other safety issues. This action aims to enhance safety in the trucking industry by addressing significant shortcomings identified in 1,426 site visits. The department has been actively targeting states that issued commercial driver's licenses to individuals who did not meet qualifications, following fatal crashes in Florida and Indiana. ([wtoc.com](https://www.wtoc.com/2026/02/18/more-than-550-driving-schools-must-close-over-safety-failures/?utm_source=openai))