Why driver finishing programs matter more than ever

Commercial driver training is receiving increased attention from governments, regulators, insurers, employers, and industry organizations across Canada. Concerns about safety, workforce readiness, and training quality have prompted important conversations…

Is Ontario’s driving test an accurate assessment of entry-level skill?

We have recently been made painfully aware of the rot that pervades the truck driver training industry. The Ontario Auditor General’s report on driver training…

TTSAO launches commercial driving instructor program

The Truck Training Schools Association of Ontario (TTSAO) has launched a new Government of Ontario-approved Commercial Driving Instructor Program aimed at raising instructional standards across its member schools.

Warner Leasing technician overcomes travel delays, lack of sleep to shine at NationaLease tech challenge

When Saskatchewan technician Cole Readman walked into a truck shop in North Battleford, Sask. with a resume in hand in 2016, he thought he was applying for a heavy…

Missouri Trucking School launches CDL training program with ITF Group

Missouri Trucking School has launched a new commercial driver training program in partnership with logistics provider ITF Group in Hazelwood, Mo. The CDL training facility operates within ITF…

Will damning Ontario Auditor General report be a wakeup call for government?

On May 12, Ontario’s Auditor general released a scathing report on the state of Class A entry-level training and oversight in the province of Ontario.

Ontario audit uncovers egregious truck driver training shortcomings

Truck driver trainees in Ontario were instructed to sign off on training hours they never completed, while some schools issued mandatory entry-level training (MELT) certificates after delivering barely half…

AAWTA launches youth logistics training program in Georgia

The African American Women Trucking Association (AAWTA) is launching a new workforce development program aimed at introducing youth to careers in trucking and supply chain operations. The Future…

Texas launches probe into trucking schools over English-language, training concerns

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced on social media he has launched a statewide investigation into several Texas trucking schools accused of improperly certifying commercial…

Fleets overlooking drivers in cyber training face growing risks

A cyber-savvy driver is safer on the road, safer in personal life, and, ultimately, is a stronger asset to your fleet. These days, as cybersecurity risks in trucking…

Fleets seek integration, training as vehicle technology accelerates

Rapid advances in vehicle technology are reshaping commercial fleet operations, but adoption will depend on effective integration, workforce training and clear economic benefits. Representatives from fleet operations, utilities…

Torc backs Virginia workforce training effort for autonomous vehicles

Autonomous trucking developer Torc is supporting a new workforce training initiative in Virginia aimed at preparing workers for jobs in the emerging autonomous vehicle sector. The program is…

Readers speak out on…Driver Training

Mandatory entry-level training (MELT) was designed to raise the bar for Canada’s truck drivers. But eight years later, our readers say the bar may still not be high enough…

Alberta plans tougher penalties, stricter licensing to clean up trucking

Alberta is stepping up efforts to clean up the trucking industry, with truck drivers and carriers who flout rules facing increased scrutiny. Citing a rise in fraudulent activity,…

Roadmaster Drivers School invests more than $1 million into new Atlanta facility

Roadmaster Drivers School has announced a $1.1-million investment in a new state-of-the-art training facility offering Class A CDL training, financial assistance and job placement support for new commercial drivers.