ROADSIGNS EPISODE 41

WD2: WHAT IS THE PROCESS OF TRAINING A COMMERCIAL DRIVER?

Since drivers are the heart and soul of any trucking and logistics operation, it’s vital to have sufficient, proper training to better prepare them for the workforce. So, we ask, what does it take to be a commercial driver? And, what are schools doing to train these drivers? Host Mike Freeze speaks with Chris Thropp, CEO/President of SAGE Truck Driving School and Don Lefeve, CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association. Tune in and find out what internal and external, underlying factors are involved in driver training and demand.

Access the full transcript here.

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Don Lefeve is President & CEO of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA), overseeing all operations at CVTA and is the chief advocate before Congress, the White House, and federal regulatory agencies. He joined CVTA in 2013 and brings over 20 years of government relations and political experience to his post.

Chris Thropp

Don Lefeve

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Chris Thropp is President of The SAGE Corporation based in Camp Hill, PA. SAGE owns and operates 25 truck driving schools nationwide, and provides fleet driver training, CDL testing, and an online CDL learning platform for drivers and transportation companies.

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