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Instructor Ray Shively Retires After Impactful CDL Teaching Career
Veteran instructor Ray Shively just hung up his keys after 9 years teaching CDL driving at Southwest Truck Driver Training’s Phoenix campus. Enjoy your retirement! Ray Shively Retired after 9 years of service teaching CDL students at Southwest Truck Driver Training Ray’s impact during his tenure has been immeasurable, both for the institution…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation Week at Southwest Truck Driver Training
When people think of Teacher Appreciation Week, they often think of celebrating teachers who work in traditional classrooms. And those educators should be celebrated! But here at Southwest Truck Driver Training, we believe that all teachers—regardless of how old their students may be—deserve to be recognized for their hard work and dedication. “Although we…
Read MoreSouthwest Truck Driver Training Recognized as Schneider National’s Top CDL School in Recruited Drivers
Schneider National has recognized Southwest Truck Driving School for outstanding performance in the first quarter of 2024. Schneider, one of the largest trucking companies in the United States, recruited and employed more of graduates from Southwest Truck Driver Training than from any other CDL school in the nation. “Not only was Southwest number one last…
Read MoreSouthwest Truck Driver Training Instructor Marks 20 Years: Ken Barton
If you’re a new CDL student or instructor at Southwest Truck Driver Training at our Phoenix campus, you’re likely to encounter Ken Barton. A longstanding member of our staff, Ken has been integral to the growth—both in geographical reach and reputation—of Southwest Truck Driver Training as a regional powerhouse training commercial drivers for new careers.…
Read MoreWerner Enterprises Welcomes Southwest Truck Driver Training at Spring Driver Appreciation Event
On April 10, students and several instructors from Southwest Truck Driver Training’s Phoenix campus were hosted by Werner Enterprises at one of their semi-annual Driver Appreciation Week events. Werner Hosts Regular Driver Appreciation Events Nationwide Werner, a notable employer of many Southwest Truck Driver Training CDL graduates, went on the road to celebrate its…
Read MoreSouthwest Truck Driver Training Joins Other CDL Schools to Advocate for Students in Career Training
This March, nearly 30 representatives from CDL training schools from all across our nation convened in Washington, DC, to sit down with approximately 60 members of Congress and their staff. Among the participants was Southwest Truck Driver Training’s president, Sean Williams. The group visiting Capitol Hill advocated for policies to help improve accessibility of truck…
Read MoreWomen in Trucking and Southwest Truck Driver Training
As more women enter the transportation industry, supportive resources and training are increasingly important to launch women into exciting careers. Southwest Truck Driver Training offers comprehensive programs for anyone, provided by a diverse staff, including female instructors dedicated to helping each student be successful. How Many Truckers Are Women? The number of female truckers…
Read More18 Wheel Talk Podcast Sits Down with Steve Strong from Southwest Truck Driver Training
Featuring Steve Strong, Vice President of Southwest Truck Driver Training If you haven’t checked out the 18 Wheel Talk Podcast Show, then a recent episode featuring Southwest Truck Driver Training is a great place to get started. In this episode (#74), hilarious hosts and veteran truck drivers Patrick Heller and Janet McCue share the mic…
Read MoreTribute to Our Founder: Gary P. Williams
It was 7 years ago that I stood at the podium and tried to find the words to say in front of friends, family and coworkers. It was not a graduation nor was it a birthday or retirement. It was the funeral for my father, Gary P. Williams, the founder of Southwest Truck Driver Training,…
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