The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday announced the awarding of nearly $3.5 million for commercial driver license training at 27 colleges and other schools, including big trucks. Photo by rgaudet17/Pixabay
Aug. 26 (UPI) — The U.S. Department of Transportation on Monday announced the awarding of nearly $3.5 million for commercial driver license training at 27 locations. The grants range from $101,000 to $139,980 for 26 public colleges and Nordic Enterprises in California, which runs Western Pacific Truck School. Advertisement
The funds come from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration through the agency’s Commercial Motor Vehicle Operator Safety Training Grant Program.
These grants are an attempt to improve roadway safety with funds for additional training for current CDL holders and creating new pathways for career opportunities.
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