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Southwest Truck Driver Training’s Sean Williams Appointed to the Board of CVTA

Sean Williams, Southwest Truck Driver Training owner and CEO   Southwest Truck Driver Training owner and CEO Sean Williams has been appointed to the Board of Directors of the Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA). CVTA is the largest association representing commercial truck driver training programs in the United States. CVTA advocates for policies that enhance…

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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…

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Teacher 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…

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Southwest 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.…

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Werner 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…

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Southwest 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…

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Women 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…

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Tribute to Our Founder: Gary P. Williams

Sean Williams, SWTDT president

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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