Category: Training

Universal Technical Institute and Ford Team Up to Prepare Nation’s Future Technicians for Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

Universal Technical Institute and Ford Team Up to Prepare Nation’s Future Technicians for Electric Vehicle Repair and Maintenance

| February 28, 2022

Ford FACT program enhanced with high-voltage battery, electric vehicle curriculum  Universal Technical Institute (UTI) is rolling out new curriculum in its Ford FACT (Ford Accelerated Credential Training) program to prepare its students to keep the next generation of vehicles on the road. Automotive technicians are in demand, and as the electric vehicle (EV) market continues to grow, those […]

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Epes Transport Introduces New Truck Driver Hiring Website

Epes Transport Introduces New Truck Driver Hiring Website

| February 22, 2022

Epes Transport, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the largest private trucking companies in North Carolina and is a business unit of Penske Logistics Epes Transport has introduced a new professional truck driver hiring website, https://driver.epestransport.jobs/. The mobile-friendly site features a new look and feel, improved functionality, and a streamlined online application process. “Professional truck drivers are the […]

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UTI Announces Purchase of Lisle, Ill Campus from Joint Venture Partner

UTI Announces Purchase of Lisle, Ill Campus from Joint Venture Partner

| February 17, 2022

The campus is a 187,000 square foot state-of-industry facility located on approximately 20 acres along the Interstate 88 research and development corporate corridor in Lisle, a suburb of Chicago  Universal Technical Institute completed a series of transactions resulting in the 100% ownership of its Lisle, Ill. campus through a wholly owned subsidiary, 2611 Corporate West Drive Ventures, LLC (2611 CWD). […]

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Driver shortages: how technology is helping truck learner drivers

Driver shortages: how technology is helping truck learner drivers

| February 15, 2022

While training new drivers can be time consuming, having a pool of fully qualified drivers is crucial to helping solve the issue Learning to drive a truck can be fraught with challenges. Alongside the pressure of busy roads is the precision and skill it takes to maneuver a large and heavy vehicle – often in […]

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Transfix Announces Partnership With The Trucking Fitness Company

Transfix Announces Partnership With The Trucking Fitness Company

| February 11, 2022

Partnership will provide truck drivers across the country access to personalized workouts and nutritional recommendations via app  Transfix Inc. digital freight platform, announced a new partnership with The Trucking Fitness Company (TFC) to encourage the best possible health and livelihood for drivers across the country. Truck drivers live a unique lifestyle, filled with a significant number […]

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ATA Hails Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Red Tape for Professional Drivers

ATA Hails Introduction of Legislation to Reduce Red Tape for Professional Drivers

| February 3, 2022

Bills Would Eliminate Duplicative Background Checks, Ease Burdens on CDL Seekers Without Impacting Safety The American Trucking Associations hailed the introduction of a pair of bills that will streamline the credentialing process for millions of professional truck drivers, easing a number of onerous and unnecessary burdens. “With a shortage of roughly 80,000 drivers, we should […]

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