South Dakota Technical Colleges Get Funds for CDL, Diesel Tech Programs
New equipment for diesel technology and commercial driver license training are part of the $10 million investment South Dakota is providing to four state technical colleges.
February 9, 2023ATA Chairman Barry Pottle Says Trucking Industry Must Attract Workers at Younger Ages
DENVER — Barry Pottle, the chairman of American Trucking Associations, said enhancing the industry’s public image and expanding its appeal to younger workers will be key to attracting the next generation of drivers and technicians.
August 29, 2019Game On: Trucking Gets Creative in Attracting Young Technicians
Millennials and Generation Z have grown up surrounded by sophisticated technologies — such as video games and augmented reality — that now are making the transition from personal pastime to business tools.
July 19, 2019The Technician’s Vital Role in Trucking
A major concern of the trucking industry is the widely reported shortage of professional truck drivers, who of course play a vital role in the U.S. economy by safely transporting the nation’s freight.
July 19, 2019Amazon Commits $700 Million to Retrain Workers in New Skills
Amazon.com Inc. said it will spend $700 million to retrain about one-third of its U.S. workforce in skills needed to thrive in the new economy.
July 11, 2019North Carolina Cultivates Talent for Careers in Trucking Operations
For young people and others seeking ways to prepare for a new and rewarding career without racking up serious college debt, the North Carolina Trucking Association has joined forces with 13 state community colleges to offer some options.
June 24, 2019Transport Firms, Schools Forge Closer Ties to Help Employees Advance Their Careers
Trucking is an industry heavily infused with entrepreneurial, family-owned businesses where learning takes place on the job over time. As companies grow larger and more complex, however, the need for more formal education and training is growing, executives said.
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