Jacob Reeves earned his commercial driver’s license after enrolling in Western Nevada College’s four-week training program. Now Reeves has a career that makes him happy. Jacob Reeves has fond memories of riding around in a cattle truck with his dad as a youngster, so when the opportunity to pursue his commercial driver’s license at Western […]
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A graduate in commercial driving WNC, he turns his passion into a career | Carson City Nevada News
See full picture Jacob Reeves earned his commercial driver’s license after enrolling in WNC’s four-week training program. Jacob Reeves has fond memories of riding around in a cattle truck with his dad as a youngster, so when the opportunity to pursue his commercial driver’s license at Western Nevada College came up, it was an opportunity. […]
KIA AMERICA RENEWS SPONSORSHIP OF BRAKES TEEN PRO-ACTIVE DRIVING SCHOOL
In 2022, BRAKES will run a total of 225 classes for teens and their parents nationwide. To register for a class or to view the full upcoming schedule, visit www.putonthebrakes.org. “The number one killer of teens is car crashes and Kia’s partnership with BRAKES directly addresses this issue. Real-word education and training are two of […]
Guelph driving instructors concerned about Ontario’s modified road test
Ontario Temporarily Removing Elements of Level G On-Road Exam to Allow for More Exams to be Booked and Run Local driving instructors are worried about the dangers ahead with new changes to the G-level road test. Earlier this week, the province announced that to help reduce the backlog caused by COVID-19 restrictions and closures, it […]
Cantor Driving School Adds Instructors and Vehicles in Los Angeles County and Southeast Ventura County, CA
Cantor Driving School Driver Training Car Cantor Driving School Service Area Map for LA County and Southeast Ventura County, California Cantor California Driving School Logo Cantor’s Driving School is expanding into LA County and southeastern Ventura County, California, adding new training vehicles and additional driving instructors. We continue to expand in Southern California due to […]
FleetForce Truck Driving School, Winter Haven | Business Observer
Society: FleetForce Truck Driving School Tra Williams, owner and CEO of FleetForce Truck Driving School in Winter Haven, is on the front lines of the supply chain crisis that has unfolded amid the pandemic. Bottlenecks and delays at the country’s ports have been exacerbated by a nationwide shortage of truck drivers. But Williams, 48, who […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, MSR Houston hosts driving safety lesson for teens
Juhi Varma, Personal editor December 20, 2021 1of2 On Saturday December 11, the MSR racetrack hosted ten students, who experienced “hands-on” driving exercises including skidding, braking, reversing and more in a variety of vehicles Mercedes Benz. Courtesy pictureShow moreShow less 2of2 On Saturday December 11, the MSR racetrack hosted ten students, who experienced “hands-on” driving […]
The Transforce group finalizes the acquisition of the truck driving school in the United States
ALEXANDRIA, Va., November 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — TransForce Group, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, has purchased the United States Truck Driving School (USTDS) in denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The sale has been finalized October 18, 2021. TransForce Group is majority-owned by a subsidiary of Palladium Equity Partners, LLC, a private equity […]
Groupe Transforce finalizes the acquisition of a truck driving school in the United States | State
ALEXANDRIE, Virginia, 23 November 2021 / PRNewswire / – TransForce Group, a leader in the transportation and logistics industry, purchased the US Truck Driving School (USTDS) in the United States in Denver and Colorado Springs, Colorado. The sale has been finalized October 18, 2021. TransForce Group is majority owned by a subsidiary of Palladium Equity […]
Triad Truck driving schools keen to train new drivers
As supply chain issues continue to strain the system, Piedmont Triad educators are working to be part of the solution: getting more truckers on the road. At the Yadkin Center at Surry Community College in Yadkinville, instructors help train the next generation of truck drivers. The truck driver training program consists of 384 hours of […]
Opening of a new truck driving school in Oxford | News
OXFORD — One of the unique aspects of the trucking industry that Regal Driving Academy hopes to capitalize on is the short-term nature of on-the-job training. “I can take you in 16 days from anywhere you are right now to a $70,000-a-year job,” said Eric Christiansen, COO of Regal Driving Academy. “All you have to […]
Radford Racing School and Hagerty team up to deliver premium driving experiences and instruction for enthusiasts
CHANDLER, Arizona – November 2, 2021 – Radford Racing School today announced that it has entered into a sponsorship agreement with Hagerty, a passionate automotive brand and leading specialty insurance provider for classic and enthusiast vehicles. Among the many collaborations included in the sponsorship, Radford Racing School will provide exclusive performance driving and motorsport experiences […]
Special driving lessons for Hampshires aged 10-17
A SPECIALIST driver training program, which allows 10-17 year olds to get behind the wheel, is launched at a new Winchester location. Young Driver will open at Worthy Down Barracks on Saturday 6th November when the car park will be transformed into a realistic road system so youngsters can work on a range of driving […]
Teenage driving and civil liability
With the school year well underway, many Michigan families are also sending their teens for driver training. But having a new driver in your home also means making sure you understand the basic laws of legal liability and car insurance. Grand Rapids auto accident attorney Tom Sinas shares the specifics of young driver insurance, as […]
Thousands of people waiting for driving test receive positive update as further steps taken to clear backlog
The Department for Transport has responded to the backlog of ongoing driving tests, with the number of applicants reaching over 66,000 through October 10, 2021. A spokesperson said they were doing everything possible to allow as many customers as possible to be tested while adhering to public health requirements. As of October 10, 2021, 66,284 […]
The DriveWise driving school installs video cameras in all its vehicles
A Vancouver Island driving school has installed video cameras inside all of its vehicles following recent allegations of sexual assault against the owner of another driving school. DriveWise BC announced on Wednesday that all of their vehicles on Vancouver Island now have indoor cameras as well as a fleet management system. The new on-board cameras […]
New Orleans man arrested for producing fraudulent driving school certificates
JEFFERSON PARISH – In March 2021, Louisiana State Police detectives said they began investigating fraudulent driving school certificates that were submitted to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles. The fraudulent certificates were being used to qualify for a driver’s license, according to Thursday’s press release. Detectives learned that driver’s certificates were issued by driving schools […]
Cowichan Driving School owner to install dash cams, despite ban – Cowichan Valley Citizen
Mark Anderson plans to defy the law and install dash cams in his company’s vehicles, and challenge the authorities to do something about it. Anderson, owner of West Coast Driver Training, said he told ICBC, which regulates driving schools in the province, that he was going to install the cameras, but the insurance agency that […]
Victoria driving instructor accused of sexual harassment agrees to end lessons amid ICBC investigation
A prominent driving instructor in Victoria has agreed not to give further lessons following complaints of sexual harassment and inappropriate driving by female students, ICBC said on Thursday. Steve Wallace will not provide driver training, travel to locations where students attend, or visit any ICBC premises pending the outcome of the harassment allegations, the organization […]
“The roads are literally crumbling on us …” Caithness driving instructors have expressed concern
Wick-based driving instructors Adam Hendry (left) and Gary Sinclair visited some of the worst affected areas with activists from Caithness Roads Recovery. Caithness driving instructors have revealed how potholes have a serious impact on their job, with one calling it a “soul destroyer” and another declaring: “The roads are literally crumbling on we.” The owners […]
Truck driving school suspended license – The News Herald
Missing training documents, pre-populated training documents, and improperly signed contracts were among the things that caused the Michigan Department of State to suspend Michigan CDL School Training LLC’s license. During an April 26 inspection, the Dearborn Heights facility was found to have violated the Driver Education Provider and Instructor Act on several counts. In addition […]
Dearborn Heights-Based Truck Driving School Has Suspended Its License – Press and Guide
Missing training documents, pre-populated training documents, and improperly signed contracts were among the things that caused the Michigan Department of State to suspend Michigan CDL School Training LLC’s license. Photo courtesy of Google Maps.CDL School Training LLC, located at 2184 N Beech Daly Road in Dearborn Heights, shown on a map. During an inspection on […]
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, MSR Houston Holds Special Driving Safety Lesson for Area Teens
Mercedes-Benz of Sugar Land, in conjunction with MSR Houston, recently hosted a special safe driving lesson for area teens. The aim of the Teen Driving Safety School is to prepare young drivers for their daily journeys. This is an annual back-to-school event for licensed teenagers aged 16-20. “We’re thrilled to bring the Mercedes-Benz back to […]
Good news: you can now get a driver’s license without undergoing any test at the RTO
New Delhi: People who are looking for a driver’s license, here is good news for you. Now, the Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways has issued a new notification for driver training centers. Under new ministry guidelines, you can now get a driver’s license without taking a driving test at a Regional Transport Office […]
Letter from the Director General of the DVSA to driving school instructors on the future request for driving exams
Dear Colleague, I am really delighted that driving lessons and testing have now resumed in England, Scotland and Wales. On Friday May 28, we sent you a joint message with the Strategic Partnership of National Associations of Driving School Instructors (NASP) to remind you of the importance for you and your students of wearing face […]
COLORADO DRIVINGS: AAA launches online driving school
This is an archived article and the information in the article may be out of date. Please look at the timestamp on the story to see when it was last updated. DENVER (KDVR) — Memorial Day kicks off the unofficial start of summer and, with it, the most dangerous time of year for young drivers, […]
Driving Instructors in Iowa, Teachers Challenge Bill That Would Allow Parents to Teach Teens to Drive | Government-and-politics
“We can adapt. We can make amendments. But to get rid of it all together, I think it’s just crazy, ”he said. Goulden said that while students who fail a math or science test can often catch it later, teens who learn to drive “only have one chance to learn it well.” “While driving you […]
Ornikar raises $120 million as its driving school market kicks into high gear with car insurance – TechCrunch
A French startup that set out to bring a new approach to driver training and road safety, then used that foundation to expand into the related field of car insurance, today announces a major fundraising to continue to develop its service across Europe. Ornikar, which prepares people for driving exams by offering online driving lessons, […]
Driving school owner charged with free drug trafficking on $50,000 bail | Merrimack Valley
Salem, Mass. –The owner of a Merrimack Valley driving school who faces drug trafficking charges is released on $50,000 bail following his appearance in Salem Superior Court. The indictment on Wednesday of Michael Larocque, 56, of Lawrence for trafficking methamphetamine and distributing narcotics was the latest of his legal woes. In addition to his criminal […]
Driving instructors turn to RSA for advice as they face 90,000 backlogs in December
Driving instructors are asking the Road Safety Authority (RSA) to engage with them to ensure the backlog of 90,000 applicants is cleared when Tier 5 restrictions are lifted. The Unite union, which represents driving instructors across Ireland, is also demanding better conditions amid reports that some instructors are being left out in the rain while […]
How driving instructors are prioritizing safety during the pandemic
DRIVING instructors are facing huge loss of income following the disruption of services – despite the introduction of a range of Covid-19 safety measures. Driving lessons and tests were able to resume in July after a worrying period for the industry. It has been a turbulent time for many since then, but the threat of […]
DMV closure puts strain on parents, teens and driving instructors
The Vermont Department of Motor Vehicles offices have been closed for more than two months, with the state issuing no public plans to reopen anytime soon. In March, the DMV suspended all in-person interactions until further notice, including the road test to obtain a driver’s license or permit. This has left many families wondering when […]
Birmingham driving instructors face ruin as pandemic keeps them off the roads
Driving instructors are driven to despair – because they can’t drive. Now they face an agonizing choice thanks to the global Covid-19 pandemic. Do they keep teaching when the UK lockdown lifts – or do they turn their careers around at the next crossroads and try to find another job? One of the leaders of […]
Driving instructors in Kent fear for the future as their profession does not allow social distancing
Driving instructors across Kent have spoken of the uncertain future of their industry post-lockdown. Chris Bensted, co-owner of West Kent-based Better Driver Training, said around 40% of instructors were not receiving any financial support amid the crisis. There are also fears that this industry could be the last to return to normal due to the […]
Driving instructors speak out after testing suspended across UK
Some driving instructors are struggling. Bosses at the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) halted testing this week after responding to government advice – with testing centers closing. Chiefs say they will automatically book the test, free of charge, as soon as possible – but have not confirmed whether testing will be suspended from next […]
Microsoft AI Project will replace driving instructors
A new artificial intelligence project from Microsoft aims to replace driving instructors in driving tests to soothe drivers’ nerves. Known as the HAMS (Harnessing AutoMobiles for Safety) project, it’s basically a windshield-mounted smartphone with the front camera focused on the driver and the rear camera focused on the road ahead and any obstacles. driving to […]
Driving lessons in Ireland require advanced driving instructors
DUBLIN, September 16, 2019 /PRNewswire/ — By car Ireland has been accorded so much importance on a global scale. Road users who have experienced driving in other parts of the world attest to this. Only people with UK driving experience were able to switch to Irish driving standards. It’s not surprising. Over the years, significant […]
Iowa DOT to investigate driving school after video shows instructor encouraging speeding, arguing with fellow driver
The Iowa Department of Transportation said it had “strong concerns” after seeing video of an Open Road Driving School instructor during an apparent driving lesson. In a video sent to TV9, an Iowa City instructor encourages a learner driver to break driving laws to overtake another car, in an attempt to confront another driver. In […]
Left foot braking: Driving school no-no
Driver training experts contacted by The Star agreed that it’s best to use your right foot for the gas and brake pedals – and that’s how they instruct their students. “We teach our students to use their right foot with their left foot against the wall,” said Marium Malik, driving instructor at All Nations Driving […]
A tough lesson in winter driving
An exceptionally harsh winter finally loosens its grip. But it entered a dangerous freeze-thaw phase that wreaked tragic havoc. Seven young lives were lost in two vehicle collisions on icy roads – three on the highway. 3 on the edge of Northfield on February 28, four on the highway. 14 near Sleepy Eye on March […]