FleetForce Prepares Launch of New CDL Training Centers
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FleetForce Truck Driving School finalized a market expansion totaling six new training program centers in Florida, the driver training company announced Feb. 21.
The truck driving testing and training program sites are set to open in early March. They will be able to produce more than 3,000 new truck drivers annually to help meet the demand for truckers. The trainees will graduate with a commercial driver license.
“Truck driving remains at the core of our country’s economic abilities, and we see evidence of the growing need for new drivers every day,” FleetForce Owner Tra Williams said. “We’re excited to show what can be done to meet this tremendous need. Thanks to our new locations, there’ll soon be an influx of highly trained professional drivers on the road. That’s going to be a huge help to Florida industries, in addition to the U.S. supply chain and economy.”
The six new training sites are being established in partnership with community colleges in Fort Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Niceville, Daytona Beach, Ocala and New Port Richey. FleetForce also has two other existing sites that are anticipated to launch this year at schools in Lake City and Gainesville.
“Recruiting and retaining the next generation of professional truck drivers requires a paradigm shift — a change from the old model,” Florida Trucking Association President Alix Miller said. “The success of FleetForce is a direct reflection of improving accessibility, efficiency and promoting a new image of trucking for students. And with these new locations opening around Florida, trucking companies will have more local access to new, well-trained talent, further bolstering our workforce and the economy of Florida.” — Transport Topics
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