The Center for Transportation Safety, a PHH Arval Company and a leading provider of driver training solutions and fleet risk management, has opened its curriculum to the public through CTS Driving Academy in Colorado. The Academy teaches those interested in obtaining their commercial driver’s license (CDL) using CTS’ expert instructors who are certified in National Safety Council Defensive Driving. Previously the CTS training was only available to CTS’ private clients that include corporations, non-profits, municipalities, educational institutions, and state and federal governments.
“Proper training is critical to a safe and rewarding career in the trucking industry,” said Tony Vinciguerra, vice president and general manager for CTS. In addition to the CDL training offered, the Academy also offers light duty training, with both classroom and behind-the-wheel instruction, for drivers who want to improve their ability to operate passenger cars.
The demand for properly trained drivers earning their CDL will be increasing significantly over the next 10 years. The American Truckers Association estimates there will be a shortage of 239,000 CDL drivers by 2022.
The CTS Driving Academy CDL course is approved to accept education benefits through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ GI Bill® and through Colorado’s Department of Labor & Employment’s Workforce Investment Act. For more information visit the website: http://ctsdrivingacademy.com or send an email to [email protected].
