In Dallas, CVTA members and partners from across truck driver training gathered for two connected events focused on strengthening the industry. The value of the week came not only from a full agenda, but from people willing to speak openly, listen carefully, and work through issues affecting schools, students, carriers, regulators, and roadway safety. From left to right: Matt Carroll, C1 Truck Driver Training; Andrea Marathakis, The CDL Schools and Troops Into Transportation;

For Kevin Jeffers, an administrative obstacle threatened to delay his opportunity to begin commercial driver training. Through collaboration among CVTA, longtime member Midwest Technical Institute (MTI), and the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), the issue was resolved, and he was able to move forward. Kevin, who has experienced limb loss, needed a Skill Performance Evaluation (SPE) certificate before enrolling in CDL training at MTI’s Springfield, Missouri,

Brad Ball, President at Roadmaster Drivers School Recent Spectrum News 13 coverage featuring CVTA member Roadmaster Drivers School examined the trucking industry’s need for qualified drivers as federal officials increase oversight of CDL training providers. At Roadmaster’s Apopka, Florida, campus, CDL instructor Tony Nunn demonstrated how students learn the precision and judgment required to safely operate a commercial vehicle. Nunn emphasized that students must understand th