In today’s fast-moving economy, few career paths offer the stability, flexibility, and earning potential of commercial truck driving. Earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is more than just a certification—it’s a gateway to a dependable and rewarding future. If you’re considering taking that step, choosing the right training program is critical. That’s where Atlanta Truck…
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data. Economic forces, consumer demand, seasonality, natural disasters and myriad other factors contribute to the trucking industry’s cyclical market. The charts below provide a dashboard of select data on spot rates, load-to-truck ratios, monthly tonnage and equipment orders. We’ll update this page frequently as new data…
The California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) said that the federal government forced the cancelation of thousands of non-domiciled commercial driver’s licenses (CDL). Officials said that effective Friday, March 6, 2026, approximately 13,000 non-domiciled CDLs were cancelled due to requirements issued by the federal government. All affected CDL holders have received notification that their licenses…
The Federal Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations, which took effect in 2022, established new federal minimum standards for CDL training schools. However, the Department of Transportation is now taking action against schools that fail to meet these standards. Schools providing entry level driver training for commercial drivers are under scrutiny by the U.S. Department of…
Choosing a career path is one of the most important decisions you’ll ever make. If you’re looking for stability, strong income potential, and real opportunity for growth, earning your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) through Atlanta Truck Driving School can completely transform your future — financially, professionally, and personally. 🚛 A Career That Starts Fast…
A bill filed in Georgia last week seeks to tighten commercial driver’s license (CDL) standards for noncitizen truck drivers. Last week, Georgia State Senator Jason T. Dickerson introduced Senate Bill 442. If passed, the bill would require that the state of Georgia automatically revoke the CDL of any noncitizen truck driver if their visa expires,…
About the ELDT Regulations FMCSA’s Entry Level Driver Training (ELDT) regulations set the baseline for training requirements for entry-level drivers. This applies to those seeking to: Obtain a Class A or Class B CDL for the first time; Upgrade an existing Class B CDL to a Class A CDL; or Obtain a school bus…
Georgia Department of Driver Services 2206 Eastview Parkway • Conyers, Georgia 30013 • 678.413.8650 Brian P. Kemp Angelique B. McClendon Governor Commissioner Memorandum To: Commercial Driver Training Schools and Instructors, Third-Party Testers and Examiners From: Georgia Department of Driver Services Re: Update on Changes to Federal Regulations Governing Non-Domiciled CLPs and CDLs Date: January 28,…
The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has announced a critical emergency interim final rule to enhance federal oversight of how states issue non-domiciled commercial learner’s permits (CLPs) and commercial driver’s licenses (CDLs). This decisive action follows alarming findings from a nationwide review by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Background: Why the Emergency Rule…
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