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Fraud Crackdown Shuts Down Hundreds of Truck Driving Schools Across the U.S.

In a significant move to combat fraud in the trucking industry, the Trump administration has closed down hundreds of truck driving schools nationwide. The crackdown, spearheaded by U.S. Transportation Secretary Duffy and U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Mullin, targets schools accused of fraudulent practices and failure to comply with English-language proficiency requirements. This unprecedented action has seen the shutdown of 110 schools in a single day, with a total of 270 schools affected across multiple states, including Wisconsin and California. Federal officials have launched a multi-agency effort aimed at ensuring safety standards and licensing integrity within the industry. Critics, including industry executives, argue that the measures may fail to address underlying issues driving fraudulent practices.
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