FVTC Weighs in on Program for Younger Semi Drivers Thursday, February 3, 2022 | By: Daley-Hinkens, Carmelyn M Due to the ongoing shortage of drivers in the trucking industry, the federal government is starting an apprenticeship program that would allow drivers as young as 18 to drive semi-trucks across state lines. FVTC’s Director of Truck Driving program, Rob Behnke, was recently asked by FOX11 to weigh in on the pilot program which, among other things, would require more hours of training for student drivers between the ages of 18-20. “This will provide additional career pathways for people in school,” Rob explained. “And help them understand what transportation is all about.” Read more >> NE Wisconsin ready for 18-year-olds to be able to drive semis across state lines Go to Work, Go to Class Beyond the Classroom: Shaping the Whole Person Tags: transportation Truck Driving Related articles Career EXCELerate Completer a Finalist for National Truck Driving Award Kenworth Engine and Tooling Donation Provides Hands-On Learning for Diesel Students Defying Stereotypes in Wautoma A Gift of Protection from J. J. Keller Getting In-Demand Drivers on the Road
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