Federal investigators have documented over $7 million in fines, forfeitures and restitution along with more than 54 years in total incarceration for individuals sentenced in commercial driver’s license (CDL) fraud over the last four years.
The statistics were released Friday by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Office of Inspector General (DOT OIG) as part of its annual assessment of top management challenges at agencies within the department for the upcoming fiscal year.
The 2021 report noted that in working to reduce crashes involving large trucks and buses, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) “must provide robust oversight of states’ compliance with requirements for CDL programs. That mandate includes monitoring certified medical examiners who conduct physical examinations to qualify drivers for commercial vehicles.
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