Neng Xiong
Submitted by Bill on
Neng really did an awesome job with his training. He could not attend full time so we arranged a flexible schedule for him. We respect his dedication and determination to see the training through to completion. When he was ready for his test, Mother Nature did not cooperate and he was snowed out twice. But just as he had throughout his training, he did not let the weather deter him from his goal and he successfully passed the test the first time out when the roads cleared up. Congratulations Neng, we are all very proud of you and your accomplishments.
kassim
Submitted by Bill on
Kassim did a great job while training with us. He started in late November which means he faced the challenges of a Minnesota winter throwing cold temperatures and heavy snows at him.
Kassim overcame those obstacles and passed his first attempt at the CDL Road Test. He is to be Congratulated for his focus and dedication to getting the job done.
Fewer stops, less time spent fueling: The promise of hydrogen fuel-cell power
Fewer stops, less time spent fueling: The promise of hydrogen fuel-cell power
Submitted by Bill on
The Clean Air Task Force has recently come to the conclusion that Hydrogen Fuel Cell Vehicles are the best solution to eliminating harmful emissions from large Commercial Vehicles. Here is a link to their study:
https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/13145547/zero-emission-lo...
Here is a quick recap of the study:
Owner-operator back home hauling Chicago containers finds the niche, long-term, more lucrative than OTR
Owner-operator back home hauling Chicago containers finds the niche, long-term, more lucrative than OTR
Submitted by Bill on
from OVERDRIVE
Jan 23, 2023
Updated Jan 27, 2023
I ran into Chicago-based owner-operator Carlos Alizondo last spring at the Mid America Trucking Show. Alizondo’s trucked for more than 30 years, and in that span, he's just about done it all. He's hauled in Iraq, providing logistical support to Uncle Sam during the second Iraq War, and he's pulled flatbeds and reefers throughout the lower 48.
Performance Foods Group
Performance Foods Group
We will be hosting Performance Food Group recruiting event at our West St. Paul Campus.
Bill Collins visits Washington D.C.
Bill Collins visits Washington D.C.
Submitted by Bill on
Bill met with staff members from Minnesota Members of Congress on March 8th, 2023 in cooperation with the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA).
He met with staff members from Congresswoman Angie Craig, Senator Tina Smith, and Senator Amy Klobuchar.
Wisconsin CDL Permit Practice Tests
Lenisa C.
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February Industry Update
February Industry Update
Submitted by Bill on
The latest data from the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse reveals that drug use among commercial drivers may be at its highest level since the FMCSA Clearinghouse was implemented in January of 2000. Not surprising, Marijuana was the number one substance found in driver's systems.
The significant number of drivers testing positive for controlled substances is fueling the driver shortage with no relief in sight. The problem is further exasperated by the additional states legalizing Marijuana for recreational use.




