Karl’s Transport in Antigo is one of 15 carriers across the country to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, which allows the company to train 18-, 19-, and 20-year-olds to drive commercial vehicles interstate.
The federal government is piloting a three-year apprentice program that will allow 18-to-20-year-olds to drive commercial vehicles on interstate routes.
The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that s gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.
The trucking industry projects it will need to hire over a million drivers over the next decade. One idea that's gained some traction: Bring in younger drivers, starting in high school.
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