Briefly: Texas investigates CDL schools over English language issues -

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has opened an investigation into several commercial driver’s license training schools in connection with not meeting English language related requirments.

According to a statement from the attorney general’s office, it has sent Civil Investigative Demands (“CIDs”) to EP Texas Trucking School, Trucker Certified LLC, Fast Track CDL LLC, CDLCALL.COM LLC, and Lindenwood Education System.

Paxton pointed out federal regulations require commercial driver’s license holders to “read and speak the English language sufficiently to converse with the general public, understand highway traffic signs and signals in English, respond to official inquiries, and make entries on reports and records.” Additionally, Texas and federal law mandates that CDL training providers ensure students are adequately prepared to safely operate commercial motor vehicles in compliance with all applicable safety standards, according to the AG’s office.

Preliminary findings suggest that certain schools are disregarding these requirements, said a statement from Paxton’s office. It said:

EP Trucking tells prospective students that English proficiency is not necessary to complete the program and advertises its services in Spanish
Several schools under investigation have falsely claimed to be a certified school
Soime programs advertise accelerated training timelines that are as short as approximately 20 days, which is well below the industry norm of three to seven weeks.

These actions, among others, are violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and pose a significant risk to public safety, said the attorney general’s statement.

Fenn Church honored by Alabama association

During the recent Alabama Trucking Association’s annual convention, the organization’s highest membership honor —the H. Chester Webb Award for Distinguished Service — was presented to to Birmingham-based transportation executive Fenn Church of Church Transportation and Logistics.

The award recognizes individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Alabama’s trucking industry, workforce development, and the communities the industry serves. The honor was presented by Susan Kirkpatrick, executive with Buddy Moore Trucking and the 2025 Webb Award recipient.

“The H. Chester Webb Award is the pinnacle of leadership and service in our Association,” Kirkpatrick said. “Like the dozens who earned this honor in years past, Fenn embodies everything this accolade stands for, and I’m proud to pass this honor on to my friend Fenn Church.”

Church has spent more than four decades building a career in the trucking and logistics industry, with a strong emphasis on safety, advocacy, and workforce development.

ATA observes National Moving Month

The American Trucking Associations and its Moving and Storage Conference are marking National Moving Month and the start of peak moving season. More than two million Americans move between states between May and September.

“For the millions of Americans who relocate each year, moving can be a time of high anxiety.  Fortunately, there are more than 8,000 professional movers nationwide who have the expertise needed to help get their household goods where they need to go.  Choosing a reputable moving company is the best way families can ensure a stress-free process,” said ATA’s Moving and Storage Executive Director Dan Hilton.  “During National Moving Month, we recognize the hardworking and dedicated individuals who handle their customers’ possessions with the utmost care.”