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CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff Highlights Veterans, Safety and Opportunity on Newsmax CVTA

CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff Highlights Veterans, Safety and Opportunity on Newsmax

July 31, 2026

CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff on Newsmax2 First Edition CVTA Executive Director Andrew Poliakoff joined Newsmax2’s First Edition to discuss the Trump Administration’s Freedom Haulers initiative and the opportunity to connect more military veterans with careers in trucking. Andrew attended
USDOT proposes English proficiency rule for railroad crews CDLLife

USDOT proposes English proficiency rule for railroad crews

July 31, 2026

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) proposed a rule that would require English Language Proficiency (ELP) for railroad crews and establish a geographic limit for Mexican crews entering the U.S. On July 31, USDOT’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) issued a notice of proposed rulemaking
Doug Marcello to Bring a Legal and Safety Perspective to the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference CVTA

Doug Marcello to Bring a Legal and Safety Perspective to the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference

July 31, 2026

CVTA welcomes nationally recognized trucking attorney Doug Marcello as a featured speaker at the 2026 CVTA Fall Conference. Having served as trial counsel in 35 states, Doug understands the legal challenges confronting the trucking industry and the steps organizations can take to protect their peopl
Texas sheriff seizes $4 million in cocaine, $7K in cash, and tractor trailer during ‘targeted’ operation CDLLife

Texas sheriff seizes $4 million in cocaine, $7K in cash, and tractor trailer during ‘targeted’ operation

July 31, 2026

The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office (EPCSO) seized a large amount of cocaine as well as U.S. currency and a tractor trailer as part of an ongoing investigation. On July 29, 2026, EPCSO conducted a “targeted interdiction operation” involving a commercial tractor trailer in El Paso County, Texas, as p
CVTA Members Highlighted at White House 'Freedom Haulers' Event Expanding Veteran CDL Hiring CVTA

CVTA Members Highlighted at White House 'Freedom Haulers' Event Expanding Veteran CDL Hiring

July 30, 2026

Outside White House Executive Office Building for Freedom Haulers Launch CVTA was proud to represent its members at the White House today, for the launch of the Trump Administration’s 'Freedom Haulers' initiative, which aims to expand career opportunities for military veterans in the trucking indust
Louisiana man accused of forging trucking contract as part of $2.5 million scheme against clay mining company CDLLife

Louisiana man accused of forging trucking contract as part of $2.5 million scheme against clay mining company

July 31, 2026

The Louisiana Bureau of Investigation (LBI) arrested a man accused of orchestrating an embezzlement and fraud scheme that cost a clay mining company and its clients millions. On July 30, Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced the arrest of Slidell resident John B. Ohle III, 58, on multiple
CVTA Statement of Support for the 'Freedom Haulers' Initiative to Expand CDL Opportunities for Military Veterans CVTA

CVTA Statement of Support for the 'Freedom Haulers' Initiative to Expand CDL Opportunities for Military Veterans

July 30, 2026

Read CVTA's Statement of Support for Freedom Haulers The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) welcomes the Trump Administration's 'Freedom Haulers' initiative aimed at expanding Commercial Driver's License (CDL) opportunities for military veterans. The trucking industry offers outstanding
U.S. Senators have serious concerns that FMCSA is ‘undercounting’ semi truck and bus crashes CDLLife

U.S. Senators have serious concerns that FMCSA is ‘undercounting’ semi truck and bus crashes

July 31, 2026

This week, lawmakers demanded answers from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the agency’s reporting on large truck and bus crashes. Fatal School Bus Crash Exposes “Critical Gaps” In FMCSA Records, Senators Say In a July 29 letter addressed to FMCSA Administrator Derek
Dan Horvath on Panel about Safety and Regulatory Policies Affecting CDL Training & Hiring at the CVTA 2026 Fall Conference CVTA

Dan Horvath on Panel about Safety and Regulatory Policies Affecting CDL Training & Hiring at the CVTA 2026 Fall Conference

July 28, 2026

Join us at the CVTA Fall Conference to hear Dan Horvath share timely insight on the challenges and opportunities shaping transportation, workforce development, and commercial driver training: 2026 Fall Conference CVTA is happy to announce that Dan Horvath, Senior Vice President of Regulatory Affairs