The Truckload Carriers Association Signs On As An Official Sponsor of National Apprenticeship Program
LAS VEGAS, Nevada – (Trailer Technician) – Today, the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) announced that it has officially registered as an apprenticeship sponsor with the U.S. Department of Labor.
As a recognized sponsor at the national level, TCA can now provide its member companies the ability to offer apprenticeships to job applicants while TCA and its partner FASTPORT, a USDOL intermediary specializing in transportation and logistics, administers the program for the participating companies.
Melton Truck Lines, Inc., Tyson Foods, and D.M. Bowman, Inc. have currently signed up for the program.
“TCA recognizes the critical role of professional truck drivers and their steadfast commitment to the movement of much-needed goods,” shared TCA President John Lyboldt. “This program further solidifies TCA’s support of our essential workforce and their professionalism, dedication, and discipline.”
“This program will help to fill the ever-growing void the trucking industry continues to grapple with, in time – being short more than 80,000 drivers,” said TCA Chairman Jim Ward. “Well-rounded training and a clear career path will elevate the commercial driver job as we know it.”
For more information on federally-recognized apprenticeships, visit www.apprenticeship.gov