Reddaway Driving Academy Provides Driver Training Apprenticeships
July 29 2019 - 11:03AM
Reddaway (NASDAQ: YRCW), an industry-leading less-than-truckload
(LTL) service provider in the western United States and Canada, is
proud to announce the
Reddaway Truck Driving
Apprenticeship. The apprenticeship is a one-year training
program where interested individuals can earn a Class A license and
driving experience while being paid a wage that includes benefits.
After students successfully complete the apprenticeship, they have
a job at Reddaway as a professional truck driver.
As the nation struggles with a severe truck driver shortage,
trucking companies are trying different tactics to attract drivers.
Some have driving schools, but Reddaway takes training to a higher
level with this apprenticeship. As Reddaway’s initial data
confirms, successful completion of the training program leads to
safer drivers (accidents for drivers with less than one year of
experience are down 30%). Reddaway’s apprenticeship program is open
to Class A holders with less than one year of experience or no
experience and individuals interested in a career as a professional
truck driver.
“Our driver training program is open to anyone looking for a
career in trucking,” said Bob Stone, president of Reddaway. “The
goal is to produce safe, quality drivers and address the driver
shortage. The program takes place in three sections over a one-year
period. There are four weeks within a dedicated school environment.
Then three weeks with a trainer in a live environment and follow-up
through one year. Reddaway currently has just over 70 certified
driver trainers. Apprentices are trained in Reddaway’s safety first
culture.”
“We expect to train over 180 drivers this year at the Reddaway
Driving Academy. The initial four weeks of training are held at one
of our four school locations: Los Angeles, California; Medford,
Oregon; Portland, Oregon or Salt Lake City, Utah. This is so
apprentices can focus solely on learning,” said Jared Smith,
Reddaway Sr. Director of Human Resources. “A designated area gives
apprentices a safe open space to practice and enhance their skills.
Remaining training occurs at Reddaway terminals throughout our
network. During the initial four weeks of training, apprentices
attend classes, practice their driving on the skills development
course, and receive on-the-road training. Apprentices are paid and
meals are provided during the four-week training. Instructors work
one-on-one with apprentices to personalize a learning plan to
ensure their success. Find out more.”
Reddaway also received a grant of $40,000 from FASTPORT to
support the apprenticeship program. FASTPORT is a veteran
employment software company with a mission to connect veterans to
career opportunities.
Looking to switch careers? Leaving the military? Just entering
the job market? Looking for good pay and benefits? Looking to earn
a commercial driver’s license (CDL)? Are you a dockworker who would
like to drive? The Reddaway Truck Driving Apprenticeship is the
place for you. As a Military Friendly Employer, Reddaway welcomes
veterans into the apprenticeship as well. Reddaway expects VA
approval for its apprenticeship, allowing veterans to receive GI
Bill benefits while enrolled. If you are interested and 21 years
old or older, apply at reddaway.com/careers or call
1-866-582-1320.
About Reddaway
Reddaway provides reliable Next-Day Delivery throughout the
Western United States and parts of Canada. Founded in 1919 in
Oregon City, Oregon, Reddaway is celebrating its centennial this
year (1919-2019). The industry leader operates 49 service centers,
employs over 2,800 shipping professionals and boasts an impressive
on-time delivery rate. Award-winning service offerings from
Reddaway include Guaranteed and Expedited Delivery, Cross-Border
Canada shipping, Ocean services to Alaska and Hawaii, Retail,
Freeze Protection and more. With its reliable next-day shipping, a
tradition of safety and a commitment to customer satisfaction,
Reddaway Makes Next-Day Happen. YRC Worldwide Inc. (NASDAQ: YRCW),
headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, is the holding company for
a portfolio of less-than-truckload (LTL) companies including
Holland, New Penn, Reddaway and YRC Freight, as well as the
logistics company HNRY Logistics.
Please visit our website at reddaway.com for
more information or connect with us on our social channels:
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Media Contact: Mike KelleyYRC Worldwide
Inc.913-696-6121Mike.Kelley@yrcw.com
SOURCE: YRC Worldwide, Reddaway
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