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Texas awards $14 million in workforce grants to train new heavy-duty truck drivers and automotive technicians through colleges in Dallas and Laredo.

November 17, 2025

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Texas Invests in Training the Next Generation of Heavy-Duty Truck Drivers

Texas is putting serious money into building up the next wave of professional truck drivers. The state has announced $14 million in new workforce ...

Ready to start your trucking career in the Twin Cities? This clear, step-by-step guide explains exactly how to get your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) in Minnesota—from checking eligibility and earning your Commercial Learner’s Permit (CLP) to completing Entry-Level Driver Training (ELDT) and passing the CDL skills test. Learn how to stay compliant, keep your license current, and confidently begin your career as a professional truck driver.

November 6, 2025

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How to Get a CDL in the Twin Cities: Your Clear Path to Becoming a Truck Driver

Ready to start your trucking career in the Twin Cities? Getting your Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is the key step. Here’s exactly what you ...

OOIDA is calling on Congress to strengthen truck driver training and licensing rules, arguing that too many unqualified drivers are entering the industry and putting safety at risk. The association is urging lawmakers to enforce tougher entry-level training, CDL testing oversight, and accountability measures to protect professional drivers and improve highway safety.

October 24, 2025

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OOIDA Pushes Congress to Toughen Up Truck Driver Training Rules

The Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is once again putting pressure on lawmakers, this time urging Congress to crack down on weak training ...

October 13, 2025

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Hagerstown Community College Receives $260K Grant to Train Future Truck Drivers.

Hagerstown Community College (HCC) is gearing up to train the next generation of truck drivers with a $260,110 grant from the Appalachian Regional Commission ...

October 9, 2025

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Former Firefighter Turns Trucker Trainer: Kayla Cosens Finds Her Purpose with Roehl Transport

Roehl Transport’s driver trainer Kayla Cosens has built a career defined by grit, growth, and giving back. With 15 years of experience behind the ...

September 12, 2025

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ATRI Requests Carrier Input on Training and Safety Data for New Truck Drivers

The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) is reaching out to motor carriers for help with a new study examining how entry-level driver training impacts ...

July 17, 2025

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Supporting Safe Roads Together During Operation Safe Driver Week

Operation Safe Driver Week is back, and once again, Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems is standing behind efforts to create safer roads across North America. ...

July 2, 2025

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Next Gen Trucking’s ‘Train the Trainer’ Event: Shaping the Future of Trucking Education

Attracting the next wave of professional drivers is an urgent goal facing the trucking industry. This June, Patterson High School in California became the ...

June 26, 2025

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Maverick Names Kurt Shunkey 2025 Trainer of the Year

Maverick Transportation has recognized Kurt Shunkey as its 2025 Trainer of the Year. Shunkey, a valued member of Maverick for nearly nine years, currently ...

May 19, 2025

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What Every CDL Driver Should Know Before Hauling Double Trailers

For many truck drivers, hauling double trailers—or “doubles”—can be a smart way to boost income and expand skills. But it’s not just about hooking ...