The country's oldest truck driving school has a new program aimed at meeting driver demand

Jun 26, 2024 at 02:12 PM CST
As more and more people continue to shop online, the United States also continues to face a decline in qualified truck drivers to get those goods delivered. From those aging out or retiring, to barriers of entry for younger workers, experts say several factors are causing the massive shortage. But a community college in North Carolina is leading the charge in helping high school students prepare and qualify early to meet the demand. Johnston Community College has been training future truck drivers for the last 75 years. Launched in 1949, officials at JCC say it’s the oldest truck driving school in the country. “They train in very intense situations, and they’re able to progress and do things once they leave here and be very professional at what they do,” said Maxie Kirby, chair of the JCC Truck Driver Training School.

Jun 26, 2024 at 02:12 PM CST

As more and more people continue to shop online, the United States also continues to face a decline in qualified truck drivers to get those goods delivered.

From those aging out or retiring, to barriers of entry for younger workers, experts say several factors are causing the massive shortage. But a community college in North Carolina is leading the charge in helping high school students prepare and qualify early to meet the demand.

Johnston Community College has been training future truck drivers for the last 75 years. Launched in 1949, officials at JCC say it’s the oldest truck driving school in the country.

“They train in very intense situations, and they’re able to progress and do things once they leave here and be very professional at what they do,” said Maxie Kirby, chair of the JCC Truck Driver Training School.