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To Help Meet the Ongoing Demand for Truck Drivers, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute in Corpus Christi Launches CDL Training: Class A Tractor Trailer Program to Train Tomorrow's Drivers

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Monday, September 18, 2023
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"The truck driver shortage is real and the problem persists in South Texas, with delivery delays affecting individuals and businesses alike. Trucking companies are offering competitive wages to entice new drivers to the profession. As a result of the sustained demand for drivers and attractive compensation packages being offered by employers, more and more people are seeking CDL training," said Jeffery Burkhardt, Ancora Education Senior Director of Operations, Commercial Driver Training. "To help meet the demands of both job-seekers and employers, we have started a new entry-level CDL training program that will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to acquire their CDL. At that point they can pursue various career paths in the trucking industry -- opportunities afforded to them by having a CDL."

Key Points: 
  • Recognizing the ongoing demand, South Texas Vocational Technical Institute (STVT) in Corpus Christi, part of Ancora Education 's network of private postsecondary schools and a quality workforce education provider, recently announced the school is launching a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program October 2, 2023.
  • "The truck driver shortage is real and the problem persists in South Texas, with delivery delays affecting individuals and businesses alike.
  • Trucking companies are offering competitive wages to entice new drivers to the profession.
  • At that point they can pursue various career paths in the trucking industry -- opportunities afforded to them by having a CDL."

GOODYEAR HAS BEEN HONORING HEROIC TRUCK DRIVERS ON THE ROADS FOR 40 YEARS

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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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AKRON, Ohio, Sept. 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week and the 40th year of the Goodyear Highway Hero Award, The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company (NASDAQ: GT) today announced the call for entries for the 2023 Highway Hero Award. Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe. 

Key Points: 
  • Since 1983 Goodyear has been recognizing commercial truck drivers who go above and beyond their regular duties to keep our highways safe.
  • Nearly every aspect of our daily lives is made possible thanks to a commercial truck driver," said Dave Beasley, vice president, North America Commercial.
  • To commemorate this historic year, Goodyear will select two winners from a wider pool of commercial drivers than ever before.
  • The Goodyear Highway Hero Award is one way Goodyear helps recognize the growth and importance of the commercial trucking industry.

Trucking Industry Providers Name National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes Winners

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trucker Path, a subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider, Moatable, Inc. (NYSE: MTBL) and the most comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, today announced winners of the second annual National Truck Driver Appreciation (NTDA) Sweepstakes. The NTDA Sweepstakes was sponsored by Trucker Path, The Trucker Media Group, Sheetz, Motel 6, and ExxonMobil.

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  • In honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, Trucker Path and other industry suppliers randomly selected four lucky professional truck drivers in the National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes
    PHOENIX, Sept. 13, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Trucker Path, a subsidiary of leading global SaaS provider, Moatable, Inc. (NYSE: MTBL) and the most comprehensive and relied upon mobile app for North American truckers, today announced winners of the second annual National Truck Driver Appreciation (NTDA) Sweepstakes.
  • Through the National Truck Driver Appreciation Sweepstakes, we celebrate the importance of these dedicated carriers and show our appreciation for their contributions and hard work."
  • Active U.S. truck drivers with a valid Commercial Driver's License were eligible to enter the NTDA Sweepstakes.
  • National Truck Driver Appreciation Week runs from September 10 – 16, 2023.

McCann School of Business & Technology in Lewisburg to Launch CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer Training Program

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Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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LEWISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCann School of Business & Technology at Lewisburg, a part of the Ancora network of vocational schools and a leading workforce training provider, is set to launch a Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class A tractor-trailer training program September 18, 2023, that will prepare students to sit for the exam to obtain a CDL. Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License allows for a career in heavy haul and tractor-trailer truck driving.

Key Points: 
  • LEWISBURG, Pa., Aug. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The McCann School of Business & Technology at Lewisburg , a part of the Ancora network of vocational schools and a leading workforce training provider, is set to launch a Commercial Drivers License (CDL): Class A tractor-trailer training program September 18, 2023, that will prepare students to sit for the exam to obtain a CDL.
  • Obtaining a Class A Commercial Driver's License allows for a career in heavy haul and tractor-trailer truck driving.
  • "We are thrilled to add the CDL Class A Tractor-Trailer program at our campus and for our local community," said Jessica Rohrbach, Executive Director at McCann Lewisburg.
  • The CDL: Class A Tractor-Trailer program offers a balance between classroom learning and on-the-road training to prepare participants for the Commercial Driver licensing exam.

Ancora Training Expands CDL Offerings with Community College Workforce Alliance

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Thursday, July 27, 2023
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RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training, a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College. Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS). With funding through the FastFoward program, this training is offered at low to no cost to students.

Key Points: 
  • RICHMOND, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training , a leading national workforce training provider, and Community College Workforce Alliance (CCWA), the workforce development division of Brightpoint and Reynolds Community Colleges have launched a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) program at the Parham Road campus of Reynolds Community College .
  • Ancora Training is an official training vendor for Virginia's Community Colleges (VCCS).
  • "Thanks to our new partnership with Ancora Training, CCWA is able to realize a long-held goal of offering CDL training in the Reynolds Community College service region.
  • Along with classroom education, individuals in the CDL training program will get the opportunity to participate in hands-on training to strengthen their skills in:

TEAMSTERS COMMEND CALIFORNIA STATE ASSEMBLY FOR PASSING AUTONOMOUS VEHICLE BILL, AB 316

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Thursday, June 1, 2023
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316), a Teamster-supported bill that would require a trained human operator in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, overwhelmingly passed the California State Assembly today with strong bipartisan support. It now heads to the State Senate.

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  • Bipartisan Legislation Advances to State Senate, Bill Requires Human Operator for AVs Weighing Over 10,000 Pounds
    SACRAMENTO, Calif., May 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- California Assembly Bill 316 (AB 316), a Teamster-supported bill that would require a trained human operator in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds, overwhelmingly passed the California State Assembly today with strong bipartisan support.
  • The bill, first introduced in January, is authored by California Assembly Members Cecilia Aguiar-Curry (D-Winters), Asm.
  • "I am thrilled that over 60 of my Assembly colleagues supported AB 316 on the floor today.
  • AB 316 is strongly supported by the Teamsters Union and the California Labor Federation.

Accion Opportunity Fund receives $1.5 million grant from Truist Foundation to support women, Latine and Black truck drivers

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Friday, May 5, 2023
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BALTIMORE, May 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Truist Foundation today announced a $1.5 million commitment to Accion Opportunity Fund, a certified nonprofit community development financial institution (CDFI), which offers responsible capital, coaching and networks to small businesses owned by people of color, women and/or low-to- moderate income entrepreneurs. With the grant funds, Accion Opportunity Fund will pilot a Down Payment Assistance Fund to help more Black and Latine individuals as well as women become first-time truck owners and entrepreneurs in Maryland and Georgia, part of its overall strategy to close gender and racial wealth gaps by investing in and supporting overlooked, underestimated entrepreneurs nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • "Truist Foundation recognizes the need for more tangible resources for women and people of color entrepreneurs," said Lynette Bell, president of Truist Foundation.
  • "Truck drivers quite literally drive our economy, and we are honored to partner with Accion Opportunity Fund to ensure that more first-time truck owners have a path towards affordable capital.
  • Now, through the Accion Opportunity Fund, we are equitably providing access to affordable capital that allows truck drivers to establish wealth for themselves and scale their business.
  • Truist Foundation's support in Baltimore goes beyond its work with Accion Opportunity Fund.

ComEd Program Prepares More than 80 Local Residents for Growing Clean Energy Jobs

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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Today, more than 80 local residents graduated from these programs, which develop a skilled and diverse talent pipeline to support the clean energy transition in Illinois.

Key Points: 
  • Today, more than 80 local residents graduated from these programs, which develop a skilled and diverse talent pipeline to support the clean energy transition in Illinois.
  • A recent study reveals that the clean energy transition could bring as many as 150,000 jobs to Illinois by 2050.
  • Now in its 11th year, CONSTRUCT Infrastructure Academy is an 11-week program that prepares individuals for careers in the skilled trades.
  • CONSTRUCT exposes students to innovative solar and energy efficiency technologies to help prepare them to join the local future energy workforce.

Ancora Training Selected to Lead PepsiCo's Commercial Drivers License and Maintenance Tech Training Programs

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Thursday, March 30, 2023
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ARLINGTON, Texas, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training has been selected by PepsiCo, Inc. to implement and manage two of the global consumer food and beverage corporation's employee upskilling training programs. Ancora will be providing Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training and a Commercial Industrial Maintenance Technician (CIMT) course. Ancora will train Pepsi employees throughout the country as part of the new partnership.

Key Points: 
  • ARLINGTON, Texas, March 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ancora Training has been selected by PepsiCo, Inc. to implement and manage two of the global consumer food and beverage corporation's employee upskilling training programs.
  • Ancora will be providing Commercial Drivers License (CDL) training and a Commercial Industrial Maintenance Technician (CIMT) course.
  • As operator of the largest independently owned fleet of trucks in the U.S. , PepsiCo employs more than 25,000 drivers , many of whom require training.
  • Ancora instructors train employees to inspect and operate tractor-trailers and to assume driver responsibilities on the road with emphasis placed on:

Mack Trucks Introduces the Medium-Duty Mack® MD Electric, Adding its Second Battery Electric Vehicle to Lineup

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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"Mack established itself as an electrification leader with the heavy-duty Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, and we're excited to add the MD Electric to our zero-tailpipe emissions lineup," said Martin Weissburg, global president of Mack Trucks.

Key Points: 
  • "Mack established itself as an electrification leader with the heavy-duty Mack LR Electric refuse vehicle, and we're excited to add the MD Electric to our zero-tailpipe emissions lineup," said Martin Weissburg, global president of Mack Trucks.
  • The MD Electric is the second electric vehicle introduced by Mack Trucks to the industry.
  • The Mack MD Electric will be produced at Roanoke Valley Operations (RVO) in Roanoke Valley, Virginia, where Mack began production of the Mack MD Series in 2020.
  • The Mack MD Electric will be supported by Mack dealers, many of which are already Mack Certified Electric Vehicle (EV) dealers.