U.S. Department of Transportation Decertifies 111 Entry-Level Driver Training Providers

Milwaukee, WI, September 3, 2026 — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has decertified a significant number of Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) providers across the nation. A total of 111 schools have had their certification revoked. This action is being presented as part of a federal initiative aimed at addressing immigration-related concerns.

Officials from the DOT have stated that these schools are accused of certifying drivers who did not meet the required English proficiency standards. The decertification impacts training providers in multiple states.

Within Wisconsin, three specific training schools have been affected by this federal action. These include CDL Pro School, located in Kenosha; On Your Way CDL Training, based in Milwaukee; and Tez CDL School, situated in Sturtevant. The exact reasons provided by the Department of Transportation indicate a failure to adhere to established English language requirements for those undergoing driver training.

The Department of Transportation’s move underscores a federal effort to enforce compliance among driver training programs. Further details regarding the specific timelines of the alleged non-compliance or the exact nature of the English proficiency violations were not immediately provided in the summary.

This nationwide action affects a substantial portion of ELDT providers, signaling a renewed focus on regulatory oversight within the sector. The reported cause for decertification centers on allegations of certifying drivers who did not demonstrate the necessary English language skills, a standard crucial for safe operation and communication within the transportation industry. The specific disciplinary actions taken against the schools, beyond decertification, were not detailed. Additionally, the contractor’s names beyond the school names were not provided in the summary. The full scope of any potential consequences or follow-up actions by the Department of Transportation for the decertified entities was also not explicitly stated. This development marks a notable regulatory action impacting driver training infrastructure nationwide. The involved schools in Wisconsin are now listed as not being authorized to provide the mandated Entry-Level Driver Training required for commercial driver’s licenses.

Story summarized from the original created by Anya van Wagtendonk on urbanmilwaukee.com, see more information here.

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