Texas Scorecard by Brandon Waltens April 28, 2026
Schools are accused of fast-tracking drivers who may not meet federal safety requirements.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a statewide investigation into several trucking schools accused of certifying unqualified commercial drivers—including individuals who cannot speak English—in potential violation of state and federal law.
According to a statement from Paxton’s office, civil investigative demands have been issued to multiple training providers, including EP Texas Trucking School, Trucker Certified LLC, Fast Track CDL LLC, CDLCall.com, and Lindenwood Education System, also known as Ancora.
The probe centers on whether these schools are failing to meet federal requirements that commercial driver’s license holders be able to read and speak English sufficiently to understand traffic signs, respond to officials, and complete required documentation. State and federal law also require training providers to ensure drivers are adequately prepared to safely operate commercial vehicles.
Preliminary findings suggest some programs may be cutting corners. Investigators allege certain schools have told prospective students that English proficiency is not required, while also advertising services in Spanish. Some entities are also accused of falsely claiming certification status or offering accelerated training programs lasting as little as 20 days—well below the typical three- to seven-week industry standard.
“These actions, among others, are violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act and pose a significant risk to public safety,” Paxton’s office stated, adding that enforcement action could follow.
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