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Running a CDL School
Operator playbooks for starting and running a driver training program — licensing, instructors, curriculum decisions, and business fundamentals.
Running a School
How to Start a CDL School in 2026: Federal and State Requirements
Federal TPR registration, ELDT curricula, state licensing, Title IV clock-hour tiers, and the 2026 enforcement climate — a startup guide for operators.
Jul 19, 2026 · 9 min read
Running a School
Proficiency vs. Seat Time: How Many BTW Hours Should Your Program Require?
Federal ELDT sets no minimum BTW hours — proficiency is the standard. How CDL school operators set defensible hour targets and document them for auditors.
Jul 19, 2026 · 8 min read