Zutobi has just launched the first FMCSA-approved mobile app for CDL theory licensing in the U.S., hoping to transform the licensing process for CDL drivers. The company’s goal is to make driver education affordable and to help reduce truck accidents.
Today, Zutobi is one of the most popular driver’s education providers in the U.S. with extensive programs on the AppStore and Google Play combined (with over 250,000+ monthly users). As the first mobile application offering FMCSA-approved courses for CDL, the company hopes to bring next-level education into the hands of CDL drivers and reduce accidents through proper theory training.
More than 13% of all fatal crashes on U.S. roadways involve at least one large commercial truck or bus. From 2016 to 2019, according to NHTSA's CRSS data, large truck and bus injury crashes increased 13% (from 112,000 in 2016 to 127,000 in 2019).
According to the latest NHTSA’s CRSS data, the leaders in the number of truck accidents are Texas, California, and Florida.
“As we can clearly see from reports, truck accidents are more destructive than car accidents. Therefore, truck drivers need to go through a rigorous licensing process before they are allowed to drive on public roads. We are pleased to announce that we have launched an extensive CDL theory licensing program across the U.S.—the first mobile licensing App for CDL drivers approved by the FMCSA,” said Leo Waldenback, Zutobi co-founder.
“We offer a convenient way for prospective drivers to get their entry-level driver training certification,” Waldenback continued. “When a student in our app has completed our course, we will electronically notify the Training Provider Registry that the student is qualified to take the official CDL test. We hope that the availability of education will be a crucial factor in reducing the number of truck accidents and help make the roads a safer place.”
The total number of fatal truck accidents in the U.S. is rising by about 100 yearly. In 2017, 4,804 people died; in 2018, 4,909; in 2019, 5,005 people.
Despite a rising truck driver shortage, from February 7, 2022, all entry-level CDL applicants have been required to complete an approved CDL training program before being allowed to take their official CDL test.
