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Citing California as a problem state, Trump administration shuts down 110 trucking schools
Summary by The Los Angeles Editorial Desk Andrea Castillo , as published by Los Angeles Times - California
· August 31, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points More than 5,000 drivers are connected to the affected schools. Federal officials have taken action against certain trucking schools.
Federal officials have taken action against certain trucking schools. These schools have ties to a large number of drivers who were unable to pass tests of their English skills. More than 5,000 drivers are connected to the affected schools.
The decision to shut down these schools was made due to issues in a particular state. Further information about this action is available from the source.
Details about the shutdown and its impact are limited, but it is known that a significant number of drivers are affected.
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Category: schools Published: August 31, 2026 Source: Los Angeles Times - California Reading time: 1 min
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