Hundreds of newly minted commercial truck drivers are on the road in Oregon thanks to a state group’s decision to allocate a large chunk of a federal grant to driver training.
May 3, 2024truck drivers News Updates
Oregon Spends $2.1M in Federal Grant to Train Truck Drivers
Covenant’s Duncan Named Recruiter of the Year
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Matthew Duncan of Covenant Logistics was named the 2023 Transport Topics Recruiting Professional of the Year at Conversion Interactive Agency's annual event.
February 26, 2024N.C. Officials Announce Chick-fil-A Distribution Center
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper welcomed news that Chick-fil-A Supply will invest $58.3 million to build a distribution center, creating more than 112 jobs, including for truck drivers.
October 4, 2023Truck Drivers Saluted in Weeklong Celebration
The 35th Annual National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs Sept. 10-16, providing an opportunity to give special recognition to the country's 3.5 million-plus truck drivers.
September 8, 2023North Carolina School Gets $1.7 Million to Expand CDL Program
A $1.7 million federal grant to help Guilford Technical Community College in Jamestown, N.C., expand its truck driver training program will be matched with $2.6 million in state funds.
June 7, 2023Vetting Drivers Can Minimize Lawsuit Exposure
MINNEAPOLIS — Failing to ensure that truck drivers meet regulatory and safety qualification requirements can haunt motor carriers in accident litigation, two transportation attorneys say.
April 11, 2023Group Helps Veterans, Afghan Aides Find Trucking Jobs
Public-private partnership Task Force Movement is seeing success in helping military veteran community members find trucking jobs, including Afghan refugees who helped U.S. troops.
April 7, 2023Canadian Trucking Initiative Targets Refugees
Canada is trying to get more truck drivers on the road by matching refugees in a new career pathway program that also includes women.
April 4, 2023Truck Drivers Appreciate Company Praise, Survey Shows
ORLANDO, Fla. — Truck drivers ranked praise from their companies as the characteristic they most appreciate in an employer, according to a recent survey.
March 9, 2023Texas Schools Awarded Grants for Trucking Vocations
Educational grants for careers as truck drivers and diesel mechanics are among $54 million in awards by the Texas Workforce Commission to schools to buy equipment and expand job options for students.
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