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School meeting chugging along in Chattanooga

Live from the meeting of Region 6 of the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools in Chattanooga, our Education Coordinator John Rojas reports that the conference is going very well. “The speakers have been very influential,” says John. “ Thank you US Xpress … Continue reading

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Trucking industry looking for a few good men — and women

Soldiers are coming home soon and it just so happens that the trucking industry is looking for a few good men — and women — to hire as drivers… more

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Trucking industry needs drivers

The driver shortage is putting pressure on training schools to turn out more drivers, according to this story about Del Mar College’s Transportation Training Services program in the Corpus Christi Caller-Times.

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Hamrick School receives award

Congratulations to Hamrick School as a 2011 ACCSC School of Distinction. The ACCSC School of Distinction Award is intended to recognize ACCSC-accredited institutions that have demonstrated a commitment to the expectations and rigors of accreditation as well as a commitment to … Continue reading

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We’ve got an map for that!

Prepping for those CDL tests? Don’t go it alone. A truck driver training school will offer you expert guidance, training materials and a representative vehicle in which to practice your new skills. Find a public or private trucking school near you with … Continue reading

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We are proud to announce that our Bumper to Bumper Easy CDL app for the iPhone, iTouch and iPad has been awarded an iTunes Customer Rating of FIVE STARS! *****Check out this handy way to prep for the CDL tests.

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We’ve got stars in our eyes

We are so jazzed! Our latest app, Easy CDL Hazardous Materials Endorsement Review got four stars! It feels so good to know that our publications help people to get where they want to go.

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Learner’s permits

A Petition for Reconsideration regarding the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s final rule on commercial learner’s permits has been filed on behalf of five entities:  the American Trucking Associations, Inc.; the Commercial Vehicle Training Association, Inc.; the National Association of Publicly Funded … Continue reading

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Learner’s permits

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration recently published a Final Rule on Commercial Learners’ Permits. It includes a prohibition on third party testing of students by training schools. The Final Rule has an effective date of July 8, 2011. While … Continue reading

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Money for training

Yesterday, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) released the budget table for FY 2011 that sets final program funding levels through September 30 under the FY 2011 Full-Year Continuing Appropriations Act. Overall, compared to the final FY 2010 discretionary non-Pell … Continue reading

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