Michigan Shuts Down Detroit Trucking School Over CDL Training Hour Fraud

Key Details The Michigan Department of State suspended Detroit Training Center Inc. on May 14, 2026, for violating the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act. Investigators found the school charged students for commercial driver's license instruction hours they never received, blocking their path to required federal training. Why It Matters The school allegedly misled students by providing fewer CDL hours than promised in contracts and allowed trainees to sign incomplete documents with blank fields later filled in by staff. This directly undermined students' ability to complete Entry-Level Driver Training curriculum requirements and enter the trucking industry. Additional Violations Authorities uncovered multiple compliance failures including missing written agreements before training began, unauthorized individuals signing student contracts, and improper record storage outside the designated office location. All classes remain suspended pending investigation completion. What's Next Affected students should contact the MDOS Driver Education Unit at 517-241-6850 or via email for assistance. The investigation is ongoing as the state works to protect future CDL candidates from similar practices.