Rappahannock Community College (RCC) recently purchased a new manual tractor trailer for its Glenns campus to enrich its Commercial Driver’s License program. “RCC is committed to focusing on students. Purchasing the new truck gives us more flexibility and autonomy in our CDL program,” said Michael Carter, RCC’s CDL instructor.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (www.bls.gov), there is always a need for drivers to move goods around the country since trucks transport most of the freight in the U.S. Carter said it’s a great career, “you can see the country, drive regionally, or stay local, all while making an incredible income. In my 20 years of being a truck driver, I never had difficulty finding a job.”
Anyone 18 or older can enroll in CDL training at RCC and there are programs to help cover costs. There are some prerequisites…
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