Truckers and instructors have opportunity for online training

Online CDL training continues to evolve, with the introduction of new teacher resources that further enhance the education that truckers can receive via the internet, according to FleetOwner magazine.

The magazine said the new teacher resource adheres to curriculum standards set by the Professional Truck Driver Institute, underscoring the quality of online CDL instruction. Online CDL training is a convenient, cost-effective and interactive way for truckers to obtain necessary education.

"Schools will also be able to expand course content and increase credits, so more students will qualify for government funding (financial aid)," Joel Landsverk, product development specialist for a truck driver training school, told the magazine. 

Instructors also have access to streaming, video-based training, as well as access to a learning management system that can track a student's participation and advancement in the educational content, said the magazine.  

According to Transport Topics, many trucking companies are working to recruit drivers.The news source said the carriers need to invest in training programs to bring in new hires for in-house driver pools, which will assure that there are a number of qualified drivers to fill the shortage in the trucking industry.

Truckers and instructors have opportunity for online training

Monday, February 27th, 2012