Two Fresno Commercial Driving Schools Prepare to Close Amid Federal Crackdown

A YourCentralValley (KSEE/KGPE) report dated Feb. 18, 2026 says more than 550 commercial driving schools nationwide are shutting down amid a U.S. Department of Transportation enforcement push, and "two of those schools operate in Fresno," according to the excerpt supplied by the station. The KSEE excerpt supplied to this newsroom is truncated and includes the fragment "The closures are driven by federal regulatory scr" with the remainder of that sentence not present in the material reviewed.

The KSEE report is the only independent item in the packet that links a nationwide wave of closures to federal enforcement; the supplied excerpt does not name the two Fresno schools claimed to be affected and does not identify which USDOT office is conducting the enforcement. That gap means the identities of the local schools and the specific legal or regulatory actions behind the closures remain unverified in the material provided here.

Local school background available from school websites offers context for Fresno students and employers while KSEE and federal documents are obtained. J&R Trucking School lists a Fresno campus at 2131 E. Annadale Ave., Fresno, CA 93706 with phone +1 (559) 444-1339 and advertises manual 10-speed trucks, a spacious Fresno training yard, and instructors named Maria, Jose, Isaac, Juan and Rafa. A testimonial on J&R’s site reads, "I passed the DMV test for my CDL Class A on the first attempt and I highly recommend this school!"

J&R’s published payment terms state the school "does provide financial aid directly to its students in the form of a monthly payment plan. No interest is charged, however late fees do apply for late payments two or more days delinquent." The site adds that students who fall one month behind "are subject to dis-enrollment for a minimum of 6 months or until previous balance is paid in full and/or student’s training may be terminated until the start of the next program at the discretion of the Chief Academic Officer."

United Truck Driving School’s promotional copy places it in Fresno "Since 2004" while also saying it has been "with over a decade in business." United advertises "multiple instructors and trucks" and one-on-one training, options for automatic or manual trucks, flexible scheduling, "What separates us from the rest is you make your own schedule!", and a tuition line that reads "Tuition Costs: $3,900." A partial review on United’s site quotes Samuel Leanos: "I went to four different schools and decided to go with United Truck School."

Punjab Truck Driving School in Fresno frames its pitch around instructor quality and technology, describing "trained, certified, and experienced instructors who work tirelessly to pass on their knowledge and skills to the students" and listing "Airport Pickup & Drop Facility Available." The Punjab site claims it is "one of the Top Truck Driving Schools in California" and that "PTDS provides Commercial Driver License Training (CDL) to achieve a Class A - CDL truck driving license."

The research notes accompanying the school material recommend immediate verification steps now that KSEE has reported the nationwide number: obtain the full Feb. 18, 2026 KSEE article to identify the two Fresno schools named; request USDOT or Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration statements and any enforcement documents; check California DMV and the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education records for licensing and complaints; and contact the schools directly for operational status and student-impact details. J&R’s Fresno phone number (+1 (559) 444-1339) is listed in the material and can be used to reach that campus now.

For Fresno’s CDL students and employers the central confirmed fact is the KSEE Feb. 18, 2026 report that more than 550 commercial driving schools nationwide are shutting down amid a USDOT enforcement push and that two of those schools operate in Fresno; which local schools are on that list and the concrete legal basis for the closures remain unverified in the supplied materials and require the federal and station documents the research notes identify.