DETROIT (Michigan News Source) – Commercial drivers can “keep on truckin’” in America, but federal officials say they must be properly licensed, qualified and able to meet English-language proficiency requirements.

A federal crackdown targeting fraud in the commercial trucking industry impacts more than 200 training schools in 23 states. In addition, the federal sweep includes the emergency removal of more than 110 commercial driver’s license (CDL) training providers associated with more than 5,000 drivers who failed English-language proficiency tests.

As of Tuesday morning, federal officials have not released the names of the Michigan CDL schools targeted in the crackdown.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin announced the crackdown Monday. Federal officials said the effort builds on Vice President JD Vance’s agenda to uncover fraud nationwide.

“USDOT has spent the last year-and-a-half strengthening the rules of the road and removing dangerous foreign drivers from our trucking industry,” Duffy said. “To fully root out the scourge of fraud, hold criminals accountable, and restore safety, we need the support of federal law enforcement. From states failing to follow the law to shady training schools and illicit companies, together we will tackle every link in the chain.”

In addition, Michigan and nearby states will remain in the headlights. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the creation of the Joint Task Force Crossroads of America, bringing together eight U.S. attorneys’ offices in Michigan, Ohio, Indiana and Illinois. The task force will focus on road safety, reducing fatalities and serious injuries, and deterring illegal trucking practices.

The DOT won’t remain idle. It’s also launching a nationwide audit of third-party CDL skills testers and states’ oversight of those testers.

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The Michigan Department of State (MDOS), run by Secretary of State and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jocelyn Benson, oversees and regulates truck and CDL driver education schools operating in Michigan.