runs September 13 to 19, 2026. The set this year’s theme as “The Miles They Drive, The Sacrifices They Make.” For most schools and companies, that theme turns into a week of free coffee and social posts. At 91¾«Ę·, it means something more specific, because DDA has spent over 50 years watching what those miles and sacrifices actually look like in Louisiana.

DDA opened its doors in 1972. Since then, it has trained thousands of drivers who now move freight through Baton Rouge, Shreveport, Monroe, and every stretch of highway between the Gulf Coast and the Arkansas line. Many of the trucks hauling goods along I-10, I-20, and I-49 right now were driven by someone who first learned to shift gears and back up a trailer on a DDA training range. That is not a marketing line. It is a fact that changes how this week should be treated.

What National Truck Driver Appreciation Week Actually Is

The American Trucking Associations started National Truck Driver Appreciation Week in 1988. This year marks the 38th time the industry has set aside a week in September to recognize the people who keep freight moving. The week is not run by any single company or school. It is a way to show support, and companies, families, and driving schools all take part in their own way, from roadside thank-you signs to driver meals at truck stops.

The theme matters because it points at something specific. Miles driven are easy to measure. What is harder to measure is the commitment behind them: choosing a career that keeps the country running, building steady income, and taking pride in work that most people rely on without ever thinking about it. That commitment does mean time away from home at points. It also comes with real rewards, including strong pay, independence on the road, and a career that does not require years of college debt to start.

Why 2026 Is a Different Kind of Year for This Week

A few things are happening in trucking right now that make this year’s appreciation week worth more than a passing mention.

The industry still needs drivers, and good employers want to keep them. The American Trucking Associations estimated a shortage of about 60,000 drivers in 2025 and says the industry will need to hire roughly 1.2 million new drivers over the next decade to replace retiring drivers and keep up with freight demand. Some industry economists point out that the bigger opportunity is connecting new drivers with employers who invest in supporting them, since driver turnover tends to be highest at companies that do not. That is one reason DDA works directly with established carriers that have a track record of retaining drivers, so graduates start their career with an employer built to keep them, not just hire them.

Federal enforcement of English language rules changed in 2025. Since June 25, 2025, a driver who cannot meet federal English proficiency standards during a roadside inspection can be placed out of service immediately. In the second half of 2025 alone, federal inspectors issued more than 12,000 out-of-service orders under this rule, compared with just 14 orders in the two years before it took effect. This matters for anyone considering a CDL career, because it raises the bar on what training has to cover.

Driverless trucks are no longer a future concept. In April 2025, a company called Aurora Innovation began running regularly scheduled driverless truck deliveries between Dallas and Houston, the first commercial self-driving trucking service of its kind on public roads. It is easy to read a headline like that and wonder if truck driving is a career with a shrinking future. It is not. The Aurora model runs hub to hub on a single limited highway corridor. Human drivers still handle the pickup, the delivery, the local roads, the bad weather, and the situations no computer has been trained to expect. That is true almost everywhere else in the country.

Put those three things together and this year’s theme reads differently. The miles are still being driven by people. The sacrifices are still being made by people. And the rules for who gets to drive those miles are getting more serious, not less.

Trucking by the Numbers

A few figures worth knowing, from federal and industry sources:

• Trucks moved more than 72 percent of all domestic freight tonnage in 2024, according to the American Trucking Associations.
• The trucking industry employed 3.58 million professional drivers in 2024.
• The median pay for heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers nationwide was $58,640 in May 2025, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
• In Louisiana, about 28,490 people worked as heavy and tractor-trailer truck drivers, with roughly 3,060 job openings projected each year through 2034.
• More than 331 million tons of freight worth over $392 billion moved on Louisiana highways in a single recent year, and almost all freight in the state touches a truck at some point, even freight that starts on a barge or a train.

Louisiana’s freight numbers are not an afterthought here. They are the reason DDA has stayed open for more than 50 years. As long as goods move through Baton Rouge’s port complex, Shreveport’s highway corridors, and Monroe’s regional distribution routes, there will be a steady need for trained drivers, not just this week, but every week.

What the Job Actually Looks Like

Ask most people what a truck driver does and they picture the highway part. That is only part of it. A typical day for an over-the-road driver includes:

• Inspecting their vehicle thoroughly
• Hours of driving on highways, back roads, and city streets
• Constant attention to traffic, weather, and the condition of their goods
• Problem-solving on the fly when something does not go as planned

None of that shows up in a highway photo, which is part of why appreciation week exists in the first place. Along with the discipline it takes to do a physically demanding job safely day after day, drivers also gain something many careers cannot offer: they see the country, work with real independence, and know that what they haul keeps stores stocked, hospitals supplied, and families provided for, including their own.

How DDA Trains the Next Generation of Louisiana Drivers

DDA offers CDL training programs ranging from a 3-week CDL Prep course to a 20-week Advanced program, all built to meet current Entry-Level Driver Training requirements, across campuses in Baton Rouge, Shreveport, and Monroe. Graduates get lifetime job placement assistance, and DDA maintains hiring relationships with carriers including Stevens Transport, Werner Enterprises, TMC, and Schneider National. Students who need help covering the cost of training can look into financial aid options, including benefits available to veterans.

For anyone who has thought about this career and wondered whether now is a strange time to start because of everything happening in the industry, the honest answer is that now is actually a reasonable time to start. Demand is steady, Louisiana’s freight volume is not going away, and the schools training drivers today are training them to a higher standard than a decade ago.

Ways to Recognize a Driver This Week

• Give trucks extra following distance and room to merge, especially around loading zones and tight turns.
• Say thank you to a driver at a truck stop, rest area, or loading dock.
• Post a message of appreciation using the hashtags #NTDAW26 and #ThankATrucker.
• If you run a business that works with drivers, consider a small gesture during the week, such as a meal, a gift card, or simple public recognition.

Ready to see what a CDL career could look like for you? Learn more about DDA’s training programs or get started on financial aid options today.

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A native of Brooklyn, New York, who now lives in central Arkansas, Sue PeƱa decided her ultimate goal was to become a professional driver. However, it was nearly a decade later before she had a chance to follow that dream. When The Trucker Jobs Magazine team first met PeƱa in July 2022, she was working as a crime lab forensic technician and moonlighting as an emergency medical technician (EMT), in addition to attending night classes at 91¾«Ę·.

Student Success Begins at DDA

In October, she completed her training and passed the final gauntlet ā€” the driving portion of the CDL exam. She now has both hazmat and tanker endorsements and is slated to begin orientation with Dallas-based in early January.

ā€œMy biggest challenge was believing in myself, believing that I could do this training that I started late in life,ā€ said PeƱa, who is now 44. ā€œIt wasnā€™t that I didnā€™t have confidence; if I didnā€™t, I wouldnā€™t have signed up,ā€ she said. ā€œOnce I delved into it and realized, ā€˜Wow! So this is what trucking is,ā€™ I thought, ā€˜Can I do this?ā€™ā€

Student Reflects on CDL Training Experience

Two of PeƱaā€™s instructors at DDA were women, something she says helped her build confidence behind the wheel. ā€œMs. Kat and Ms. Rachel, those two were the most that really inspired me to continue pursuing what I was doing. There were days I was like, ā€˜Aw hell, I canā€™t do this!ā€™ā€ she said. ā€œBut after speaking with them, learning what trucking was like when they started, I realized it was actually harder for them. They paved the way. If it wasnā€™t for (women like) them, I wouldnā€™t be able to do this.ā€

PeƱa says the most memorable milestone of training was the first time she drove a truck across the driving pad. ā€œIt was feeling that movement, knowing that I was driving,ā€ she said. ā€œWhen they start you off, itā€™s a straight back; you drive forward, you drive backward. Thatā€™s it, nothing fancy. But feeling the vibration, feeling the movement, knowing that I was driving a 53-foot truck and trailer ā€” that moment, I was like, ā€˜Oh my God! Iā€™m really doing this!ā€™ā€

The second-most memorable step was the first-time students in her class took the school rigs out on the road. ā€œI can only imagine what the instructor was thinking and feeling, knowing that this person was driving a truck for the first time,ā€ she said. ā€œNow Iā€™m comfortable with it.ā€

Watching PeƱaā€™s skills progress from those first shaky, tentative attempts to smoothly and confidently completing straight and offset backs, then 90-degree backs and other maneuvers was an amazing experience for The Trucker team.

Looking Forward to Future Truck Driving Career

While sheā€™s excited about starting her new career behind the wheel, PeƱa is well aware that she still has much to learn, and that actual over-the-road driving will be quite different from training. The challenge is one she looks forward to overcoming.

ā€œMale or female, if this is what you want to do, if this is your passion, if all you think about when you get up and go to bed is driving a truck ā€” then go for it,ā€ she said when asked what advice she would give other would-be drivers. ā€œDo it for the right reasons, do it with the best intentions, and just go for it.ā€

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91¾«Ę· is proud and honored to celebrate its 50^th Anniversary in 2022! What began as a one-truck and trailer training school has grown to three campuses across Louisiana and Arkansas and thousands of successful graduates! But before celebrating this momentous occasion, we must look back at the journey that got us here.

Opening the First Truck Driving School

This story begins on June 20, 1972, in Mansfield, LA. The founders, Abe Busada and M. B. Chastain, found an airstrip of land on the outskirts of DeSoto Parish and knew it would be the home for their CDL School. Based on the foundation that people can succeed in the trucking industry, they wanted to begin training interested truck driver trainees. However, before any students enrolled, there was a need to develop sound driver training programs curriculums.

DDA established its programs after extensive research and careful processes. Students were then welcomed into the facility and learned everything there is to know about truck operations and the industry. After seeing the high demand from both interested students and the high industry demand, 91¾«Ę· knew that it had to expand.

Truck Driving School Grows in Size

The success of DDA’s first location was solidified by receiving accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. The continuous growth allowed this school to open its second truck driving school in , in July of 1987. This location saw quick and overwhelming success. Because of this, a third school location opened its doors in Jacksonville, AR.

Consistent Success for DDA CDL Schools

Our staff and graduates, who built their career foundation on our training yard, have seen great success over the last 50 years. Also, during this time, 91¾«Ę· developed different opportunities for its students. These include fostering and continually developing relationships with some of the top trucking carriers across the nation and financial aid incentives. Finally, the training standards have also changed and will continue to evolve as the regulations and industry may require.

Become a part of 91¾«Ę·’s history today! Contact us to get started in our next available class!

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It is with great sadness that 91¾«Ę· shares the passing of our school’s founder . Abe passed away on March 15, 2021, just a month after celebrating his 99th birthday.Ā  Born in 1922 in Worcester, Massachusetts, Abe was the son of Lebanese immigrants. During World War II, Abe proudly served his country as an officer in the United States Army Corp of Engineers. It was during this time that Abe met his wife, Louise Monsour, a daughter of Lebanese immigrants and a native of Shreveport, Lousiana.

Achieving the American Dream was more than an idea to Abe, it was the way he lived his life. Abeā€™s long business career was marked by his relentless optimism, extraordinary vision, and unyielding drive. In the early 1950s, he founded Busada Sales Company, which introduced plastic pipes to this region of the country. Busada Sales Company pioneered the usage and sale of this revolutionary product that is still widely used today. Recognizing the need for a robust workforce in the growing transportation sector, Abe was one of the founders of 91¾«Ę· in 1972. After 49 years. we continue to stand as one of the oldest and largest commercial vehicle training schools in the country with campuses in Louisiana and Arkansas. Because of Abe’s vision, we have helped tens of thousands of Americans earn their Commercial Driver’s Licenses and enter the trucking industry.

Abe was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Louise. He is survived by his 4 children and their spouses, 11 grandchildren, and 24 great-grandchildren. His legacy will continue on through all of them and the many businesses and employees he has mentored over the years. We thank Abe Busada for his dedication and commitment to not only the city of Shreveport but the entire state of Louisiana. The ideals he espoused during his life will continue to be at the core of 91¾«Ę· and how we strive to help others created a better life for themselves. May you rest in peace, Abe.

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A recent development out of Washington D.C. promises to make a huge impact on the ongoing driver shortage in America and create more jobs for graduating high school seniors. Passage of the DRIVE-Safe Act was made possible early this year by Representatives Duncan Hunter (R-Calif.) andĀ Trey Hollingsworth (R-Ind.) with backing from both the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA). The act seeks to address the issue of young drivers ages 18-20, whom until now, were not legally permitted to cross state lines for the transportation of goods. So in what ways will this new initiative serve to improve not only the trucking and foodservice distribution industry, but the economy as a whole?

PROMOTES SAFER ROADWAYS

Stipulations under the DRIVE-Safe Act require that drivers under the age of 21 must undergo completion of a highly demanding apprenticeship program beyond simply earning their CDL. This will comprise of 400 hours of on-duty time and 240 hours of driving under the supervision of an experienced driver over the age of 21. The young drivers will also be required to prove they can master such skillsets as rural two-lane driving and maneuvering into close quarters among several other performance benchmarks.Ā Strict adherence to these guidelines will mean safer road conditions for all motorists and is sure reduce the number of preventable accidents each year.

ADDRESSES DRIVER SHORTAGE

With the increasing number of ,Ā the trade industry is reaching a demand that must become more accommodating to the millennial generation in order to survive. Passage of the DRIVE-Safe Act will help to fill the growing employment gap with eager young drivers who prove themselves capable of transporting goods safely and efficiently.

CREATES MORE JOBS

More drivers on the road will translate into more cooks in the kitchen thanks to the coupled on the passage of this bill.Ā The food industry recognized the positive benefits the DRIVE-Safe Act would have on the transportation of food to stores and restaurants all over the country. This will ideally yield shorter delivery wait times, a reduction in the cost of fresh food, and more affordable meals at your favorite restaurants. Think more drivers, more food service workers, and more money in your pocket!

If you would like more information on how to get started in an industry that’s increasing in demand and obtain your own CDL, call us today for information! 1-800-551-8900

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The “Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence” award was first launched in 2016. The award recognizes veterans, national guard members and reservists who have successfully transitioned from military service to a career in the trucking industry. First year, former military personnel truck drivers areĀ nominated by their carrier employers for the chance to win a fully-loaded .

We talked with 2017 DDA graduate, Summar Hanks, about her route to making the Elite Top 10 for the 2018 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence award.

UPDATE:Ā We are extremely proud toĀ announceĀ that Summar has made it through to a Top 4 spot! She is now in the top running for the new Kenworth T680. Voting begins November 2018!

Summar was born and raised in Crowley, LA and began her military career in July 2008 as an active duty member of the United States Air Force before switching to the Louisiana Air National Guard and starting her trucking career. She enrolled in our Advanced CDL training program at the 91¾«Ę· Baton Rouge campus and graduated in May 2017. She holds an Associates degree inĀ Applied Science, Information Management, and will soon graduate with a degree in Business Management from Trident University.

Where did you grow up and what did you do for fun as a kid?

SH: I grew up in the small town of Crowley, Louisiana. As I kid I enjoyed anything outdoors. I was rarely ever indoors. My hobbies were drawing, biking, fishing and I have a love for music.

What branch of the Military did you serve in?

SH: I served from July 2008 to November 2016 as an active duty member in the United States Air Force then I switched to Louisiana Air National Guard. Iā€™ve been in for a total of 10 years and just reenlisted for another 6 years.

What made you choose this Branch?

SH: I canā€™t really say what made me choose this branch in the beginning. I didnā€™t really know much about the branches and what they had to offer. I knew I wantedĀ toĀ serve and I had many reasons why. Some reasons being I wanted a variety of opportunities, benefits, and to travel. I didnā€™t want my folks spending money on me when I can provide for myself. The unknown scares some people but for me itā€™s an adventure. I decided to go speak to some recruiters in Lafayette, LA before graduating high school. There were recruiters there from every branch. The Air Force told me exactly what I wanted and needed to hear. I left for basic training a month or so after graduating from Crowley High School.

What did you do in the Military and where did you serve?

SH: My job in the Air Force basically falls under communications. The title has changed over the past few years from Knowledge Operations Management to Information Management, to Administration. Being I recently hit my 10 years in service I decided to learn a new trade. I am currently switching jobs in the Air National Guard to Pavement and Construction Equipment which falls under Civil Engineering. I will be doing 5 months of training in Fort Leonard Wood, MO

I did a lot of traveling stateside and overseas, however, I had the pleasure to be stationed in Abilene, TX at Dyess AfB, Gulfport, MS at the Naval Construction Battalion Center, Kuwait, Yongsan Garrison in Seoul, South Korea, Creech AfBĀ near Las Vegas, NV, and now Iā€™m at the Naval Air Station Joint Reserve Base in New Orleans.

DDA: What did you enjoy most about your service?

SH: If I had to choose one thing I enjoyed the most, that would be performing Base Honor Guard duties. I was selected to do this within my first two years of service and I’ve volunteered for it ever since. (Military Honor Guards. … A primary purpose for the Honor Guard is to provide funeral honors for fallen comrades and to guard national monuments. An Honor Guard may also serve as the “guardians of the colors” by displaying and escorting the national flag on ceremonial occasions at official state)

DDA: What made you interested in trucking?

SH: Iā€™ve always been interested in trucking. I think what started it was when Iā€™d be traveling from base to base or going back home and I would stop to fill-up at a truck stop. Iā€™d think to myself, how great would it be to get paid to travel. Driving all on its own is something I simply enjoy doing. The more I thought about it and continued to observe truckers the more I wanted to make this dreams come true.

DDA: How did you pick Diesel Driving Academy?

SH: I did some research while I was stationed at Creech Air Force Base in Nevada. At this time I knew I was switching from active duty to Air National Guard and was approved for my new base in New Orleans. I called 91¾«Ę· and began the process. They accepted Post 9/11 () and had school options that could benefit anyone.

I chose the five-month school (Advanced CDL program) because I wanted to make sure I was 100% prepared for the new career I was going to begin. I donā€™t regret it one bit. If I could do it all over I would pick the exact same school, the same length of course, and the same company I chose.

DDA: What campus did you attend at DDA?

SH: I attended 91¾«Ę· in Baton Rouge. I pulled my fifth wheel camper to a nearby campsite and attended this school from Dec 2016 to April 2017.

It was a great fit for me. My driver trainer for both the school and the trucking company was awesome. My driver trainer for US Xpress was an Owner Operator and she was fantastic.

DDA: How has your first year been on the road?

SH: My first year on the road has been great. Itā€™s even better than I imagined. I really enjoyed driving cross country the most. Right now I am on a Walmart dedicated account in Hammond, pulling refer, because I need to be close by for military duties. Although I really enjoy this too, thereā€™s something about being on those open roads, stopping at interesting places across the country. Your truck is your office, your home, and your friend. Be good to it and it will be good to you.

DDA: What cities/places have you gotten to visit that were interesting?

SH: So many! My favorites so far are San Francisco, New York, New York, and Portland, Oregon. We have a drop yard in Kearny, New Jersey and I had some downtime so I took an Uber downtown New York. I had never been to New York before.

DDA: Has anything funny happened on the road yet?

SH: I had a military event to attend in Carlisle, Pennsylvania so I decided to get approval to bring my dad. Heā€™s never really been in a tractor like that before so the entire drive from Louisiana to Pennsylvania, he stayed in the front passenger seat buckled up for dear life. He taught me how to drive but still couldnā€™t go to sleeper birth because ā€œhe needed to see the road.ā€

DDA: What company are you currently driving for, how do you like the career so far?Ā 

SH: I love it. US Xpress has treated me well. I am driving the Air Force truck from their Military Fleet. U.S. Xpress Wrapped six military-themed trucks, one for each branch of service to say thank you and represent our support for those who served and continue to serve our Armed Forces.

DDA: Do you have any long-term goals for trucking?

SH: I would like to become an owner-operator. I am two classes away from having a degree in business. To have my own company would be a new exciting adventure.

Summar, along with the nine other top finalists, will be recognized and honored for their contributions to the military and civilian sectors on Thursday, August 23, 2018, at the George W. Bush Library and Museum in Dallas, TX. The top three finalists will be announced at theĀ Great American Trucking Show in DallasĀ (heldĀ Thursday, Aug. 23 through Saturday, Aug. 25 at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention Center) and will enter into a popular vote to determine who will be the ultimate recipient of the Kenworth T680.

Learn how you can use your military training and veterans benefits to start a career in the trucking industry. Get on the road to reaching your civilian career goals with CDL training from 91¾«Ę·. Call us today to see how easy it is to get started. 1-800-551-8900

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Early Life and Career

As a child, Lillie Elizabeth McGee came down with scarlet fever and would eventually lose much of her hearing. She would have to wear hearing aids for most of her adult life. After marrying Willard Ernest Drennan in 1917, the couple started their own trucking company. In order to help grow the business, she began driving her own truck. With success and a good deal of hard work, the family truck business Drennan Truck Lines continued to grow, adding more trucks and drivers and becoming a thriving business. Then, in 1929, Lillie became a divorcee – and the sole owner of the trucking company.

Sole Owner of Drennan Truck Line

As the sole owner of Drennan Truck Line, Lillie Drennan had to struggle to prove her own worth in a male-dominated field. Despite being denied her driver’s license (allegedly because of her hearing), she refused to give up. Eventually, she prevailed by showing officials that she was an experienced commercial driver with a clean driving record. They had no choice but to give her a license. For almost 24 accident-free, successful years, Lillie worked to continue building her trucking empire, freighting goods throughout East Texas.

Public Figure

Over time, Lillie Drennan made a national name for herself through several notable achievements, including being a woman leader in a male-dominated field and the first licensed woman truck driver. She wowed audiences with her driving at the Dallas fairgrounds by participating in the “Roadeo” obstacle course. In World War II, the army praised her for helping recruit women drivers to the war effort. Eventually, even those who gave her a hard time would recognize her skills, rewarding efforts and her flawless safety record. The LA Times called her, “a dry land tugboat Annie.” A hero to women and to those suffering from disabilities, Lillie continues to inspire many who follow in her footsteps.

For more information about how to follow in Lillie Drennan’s footsteps, and getting started on the road to your own commercial driver’s license, Ā today! If she can do it, so can you!

Sources:

“Disability History Month: Drennan, Lillie Elizabeth McGee: Truck Driver (1897-1974)” Office of the Governor Greg Abbott,Ā 

“Drennan, Lillie Elizabeth McGee,” Texas State Historical Society,Ā 

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A recent story by KTBS3 shows why truckers quitting means more jobs in the ArkLaTex.

“There is a population of workers that will tell you their job is to move the world. We’re talking about truckers and a number of these “world movers” across the nation are calling it quits. That means there are lots of jobs up for grabs right here in the ArkLaTex.

In our great country people don’t realize everything is moved by trucks and because of that truckers are really needed,” said 62-year-old truck driver Alonzo Brown.

At 91¾«Ę·, we offerĀ different CDL programs to suit individuals at various skill levels. Our school also partners with trucking companies that send recruiters in to meet with students, and most students accept a job offer even before graduation.

DDA student AlvinĀ Breedlove has already signed up to get in on the available jobs and live the dream of moving America.

“I’ve never been out of the state of Louisiana so I wanted to travel a little bit and see what it feels like to actually get around and see nicer things because it’s a beautiful world,” said Breedlove.

We also have Financial Aid assistance programs to help cover training costs.Ā New driversĀ who want to travel and are willing to put in the work will likely have a job after completing about 20 weeks of training.

Article reposted with permission from Devon Patton, Anchor KTBS3
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“After an expert panel of judges sifted through countless submissions for the Truckingā€™s ā€œTop Rookie of the Yearā€ award, 10 finalists have been named. Named in honor of the late CVTA Executive Director Mike Oā€™Connell, this award recognizes the best truck driver who has been on the job for less than a year.”

The winner will be announced at the Great American Trucking Show in Dallas on Friday, August 26, 2016.
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The 10 finalists are:

• Mario Cardenas of TMC Transportation (Roadmaster Drivers School)
• Brian College of Carbon Express, Inc. (Commercial Drivers School)
• Chris Crowell of Werner Enterprises, Inc. (CDS Tractor Trailer Training)
• Brandon Douglas of Melton Truck Lines, Inc. (American Truck Training)
• Shawna Froehlich of Dartco, Inc. (Heavy Metal Truck Training)
• Dave Honbarger of Maverick Transportation, Inc. (TransTech)
• Willis Robinson of Cargo Transporters, Inc. (Future Truckers of America)
• Kenneth Strother of Stevens Transport (91¾«Ę·)
• Marc Walther of Wil-Trans (Northeast Technical Institute)
• Kenneth Youmans of Dutch Maid Logistics (Professional Drivers Academy)

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“91¾«Ę· is new to the family of supporters for Louisiana Delta Community College (LDCC). When LDCC decided to answer the call for the demand of commercial vehicle operators, 91¾«Ę· came quickly to mind.

Trucks move about 70 percent of all United States inland freight, according to the American Trucking Association (ATA). The ATA estimates the need for as many as 100,000 drivers a year to keep up with the demand from continued economic expansion. 91¾«Ę· has partnered with LDCC to train drivers to push more drivers into the pipeline. Students can be on their way to a rewarding career in as little as four weeks.

Thank you, 91¾«Ę·, for supporting Louisiana Delta Community College!”

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