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Articlesby David CullenAugust 11, 2022

Books Open for Federal Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program

The Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program is a big step in the right direction for growing trucking’s ranks by opening them to qualified drivers in their late teen years, says Washington Watch columnist David Cullen.

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Newsby StaffJuly 27, 2022

Applications Open for Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program

The three-year program will help trucking companies hire and train new drivers through an apprenticeship pilot. 

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Newsby StaffMarch 1, 2022

ATA Signs Registered Apprenticeship Agreement with DOL

As an official registered apprenticeship sponsor, ATA can now provide its member-companies the ability to offer apprenticeships to job applicants.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeJanuary 7, 2022

Younger Driver Pilot Program: DOT Takes First Steps

The Biden administration is trying to fast-track a new pilot program to bring younger drivers into the trucking industry through an apprenticeship program.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeDecember 16, 2021

Biden Administration Plan to Help Trucking Recruit, Retain New Drivers

The Biden administration announced a series of short- and long-term initiatives to address the truck driver shortage, including launching a pilot program for younger drivers and making it easier for trucking companies to use the Registered Apprenticeship program.

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Newsby StaffJuly 8, 2021

DOT Roundtable Explores Truck Driver Recruiting, Retention Challenges

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration hosted a roundtable discussion on the challenges and opportunities facing the trucking workforce and federal policymakers.

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Newsby Deborah LockridgeFebruary 18, 2021

Biden Reverses Trump Move to Industry-Led Apprenticeships

President Biden has reversed a Trump administration move that expanded apprenticeship programs in an “industry-led” model, instead announcing plans to expand the registered apprenticeship programs favored by organized labor.

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