Truck Driver Training Paperwork Gets Another Four-Year Federal Lease
Published Date: 10/21/2026
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Summary
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is renewing its approval to keep collecting info on training for new commercial truck drivers until 2030. This affects training providers and state licensing agencies who track driver certifications. No big changes or costs are expected, but public comments are open until December 21, 2026.
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Training Providers Must Keep Registering
If you run an entry-level commercial driver training program, you must register once in FMCSA's Training Provider Registry (TPR), update your listing at least every two years, and submit training certification information each time a trainee completes training. FMCSA estimates 26,284 respondents, 0.55 hours per response, and a total estimated annual burden of 198,730 hours under OMB Control Number 2126-0028.
States Continue Receiving Trainee Certifications
FMCSA will continue to provide State Drivers' Licensing Agencies with information on individuals who have completed entry-level driver training through the TPR, and this collection is authorized to continue until 2030. This means State licensing agencies will keep receiving training completion data that they can use for licensing actions.
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