Truck Driver Training

From the Department of Why Didn’t Anyone Think of This Before comes the brilliant idea to build and operate medical clinics specifically for truck drivers. Not only does this plan promote better health but it also increases driver safety and truck safety.

We found this article on eTrucker.com, and were pretty excited by it. We've been talking about driver health for a long time, so it's nice to see our viewpoint being confirmed by others.

<a href="http://www.etrucker.com/apps/news/article.asp?id=58985">The Professional Drivers Medical Depot (PDMD) in Knoxville, Tenn., is the first medical clinic of its kind to open and several more are planned to open across the United States in the next three years</a>. PDMD says its mission is to improve driver health by increasing the accessibility of health care on the road. PDMD is affiliated with a nationwide hospital network which can provide emergency evaluations, diagnostics and lab screenings.

Considering that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Association (FMCSA) is weighing new health regulations for truck drivers, the opening of the PDMD goes a long way in helping drivers take better care of themselves while on the road.

Truck drivers will no longer have to wait until they reach their destination or return from a run to see their doctor. If a truck driver feels under the weather, he or she can pop into a clinic and be seen quickly. If they need more in-depth medical care or diagnostics, they can get those medical services right away.

Dr. John McElligott is the founder of Professional Drivers Medical Depot and is supervising the Knoxville clinic. He is also funding the all future sites to be built in the next three years.

“There is no medical care for truck drivers on the road unless they go to the emergency room,” McElligott said in the eTrucker article. “This will make it more convenient.”

The clinics will provide DOT physicals, drug and alcohol screening, treatment of work-related injuries and personal illness, prescription refills, flu shots and pneumonia vaccines. Services are offered at a flat rate so that truck drivers who do not have medical insurance can afford medical care. PDMD plans to tailor its services to issues directly related to the truck driving industry while still being a first rate medical clinic which can address most health issues.

Each clinic will be dedicated to a truck driver who has shown outstanding service to his industry and his country. The Knoxville clinic, is dedicated to professional driver Charlie Gibson of Desoto, Texas, who has driven a truck since his first run in 1945 in the service during WWII.

With the start of new decade, a trucking company is taking steps to promote it's effort to emerge from the recession with the re-dedicated attitude of a transportation industry leader. As a part of PAM Transport's efforts to update their brand, a revised logo and additional graphics are being applied to the company's fleet of trucks.  The company has retained it's red and black motiff in the newest rendition of a classic trucking logo.  The first newly-decaled trucks began appearing this week at the trucking company's home offices in Tontitown, AR.  I've uploaded some photos of the new look on Flickr.  PAM Transport has long been a popular trucking company known for its company paid truck driver training program.  Many truck drivers began their trucking careers by attending cdl training sponsored by PAM Transport.  I'm sure many veteran drivers will recognize the trucks even with the new look. 

Many trucking industry experts believe that in a bad economy, truck driving is one of the first industries to see a decline, as well as a first to see signs of recovery when the economy takes a turn for the better. So…if this is true, could everything finally be looking up?

A senior economist for the American Trucking Associations (ATA), Bob Costello, is expecting “moderate growth” in the trucking industry in the coming months. “Slowly, but surely, truck freight has started the recovery process and November’s solid increase in For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index is a very positive sign,” noted Costello. Yet, he still remains cautious amid his optimism for recovery. “While the economy and trucking is improving, the truck driving industry should not get overly excited about the sizable increase in November,” Costello said. “I continue to believe that both the economy and truck tonnage will exhibit starts and stops in the months ahead, but the general trend should be for moderate growth.”

Because the trucking industry represents nearly 70 percent of tonnage carried by all modes of domestic freight transportation, it is, in a sense, a unit of measurement for the U.S. economy’s overall performance.

What do you think? Are there any trucking companies or owner operators out there that are seeing this upward turn in the economy?

In the past two weeks, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has begun enforcing the New Entrant Safety Assurance Process rule, which requires newly registered truck and bus companies to meet stricter safety requirements.

"Safety is our highest priority," said U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood. "This new rule says that we are serious about having safe trucks and buses on the road. This is important for those behind the wheels of these big rigs and those who share the road with them."

Any time the U.S. Department of Transportation enforces stricter safety requirements, it makes the roads safer for all of us.

At Driver Solutions, a complete CDL truck driver training school, we already train our students to think "safety first" at all times, but we will be updating our curriculum to reflect the new requirements as soon as they go into effect.

Under the new federal requirements, a newly registered truck driving or bus company will automatically fail its safety audit if violations of any one of 16 essential federal regulations are discovered. These regulations cover everything from controlled substances and alcohol testing, to hours-of-service rules, as well as driver qualifications, vehicle condition, and carrier insurance responsibility.

At Driver Solutions, we teach our truck drivers to perform a pre-trip inspection before they begin to drive their truck each time. If a driver has been on the road for five hours and stops to use the restroom or grab a bite to eat, he is trained to go over his truck with a fine tooth comb. Something could potentially go wrong during those five hours and if the driver doesn’t inspect his truck, he might miss a problem which could be a safety hazard for him and other drivers when he gets back on the road.

As the new rules are written, they apply to new carriers. This is understandable because they have not yet established any poor habits, so getting the new truck drivers to comply will be an easy task. Eventually, all drivers should be held to these same regulations. Driver Solutions students have already been trained to the highest safety standards, so the new regulations, when applied to all drivers, will have little effect, but it’s nice to know that the roads are safer because of the new rules established by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

A lot more goes into truck driving than getting a CDL license and hitting the road. It's a tough job. Some people can handle it, and some people can't. What traits do truck drivers need to succeed & excel in a trucking career?

Pass the DOT Physical
At a minimum, all truck drivers must pass a basic Department of Transportation (DOT) physical. It's a requirement for your CDL license and a must-have for employment with any trucking company. Why? Because an unhealthy driver is an unsafe driver.

Meet Employer Health Requirements
Some truck driving companies have minimum health requirements that go above and beyond what's required for the basic DOT physical. For example, there may be a BMI (body mass index) limit or a stricter blood pressure requirement. The main reason individual companies have stricter requirements is because of insurance — the healthier their truck drivers are, the lower their insurance costs will be.

Be in Decent Physical Shape
Aside from passing the physical and meeting basic trucking company health requirements, you need to be able to get in and out of a truck 8-10 times a day. You should also be able to load and unload a trailer when & if it's needed.

Be Willing to Spend Time Away From Family
The first year on the road, when you're getting your over-the-road (OTR) experience, is tough. A lot of new truck drivers are gone anywhere from 2-3 weeks at a time and if you have young children at home, that can be really hard on a family. It's really a lifestyle change & successful truck drivers have to be willing to ‘put in their time’ during that first year. Once you have some driving experience under your belt, better truck driving job opportunities will become available.

According to G.I. Jobs, which has recently released its list of the Top 100 Military-Friendly Employers, trucking companies such as J.B. Hunt Transport Services (ranked #16), Schneider National (#18), and Werner Enterprises (#25) are all committed to hiring veterans because they possess the skills and characteristics that make dependable and reliable truck drivers.

Of course, the qualities that veterans bring to the table are desired by most employers, but truck driving is an industry that most military veterans can adapt to easily with the long hours on the road, the loneliness that is often times part of the job description, and the extended periods between seeing family and friends.

There is no question that veterans are at the top of the list of applicants we like to see come through. Trucking companies already know that men and women who have served in the military have been trained by our country's finest, and will definitely make some of the best employees. Even if they know nothing about driving a truck, veterans are easily taught the skills that make a fine truck driver. Trucking companies know that military veterans are dedicated to service, are able to consistently follow through with orders, and are likely to make truck driving a career & not just another job.

Trucking companies understand that military veterans make great truck drivers and have gone out of their way to make the truck driving positions desirable to veterans. Schneider National, which has made G.I. Jobs list for four years, offers extended benefits and differential pay for soldiers deployed 18 months, guaranteed home time for weekend drill and annual training, a quick-hire process, and nationwide opportunities throughout their network of offices, maintenance facilities, and operating centers. Schneider, like many other trucking companies who made the list, understands that hiring a veteran is a great move for the trucking company as a whole.

The Driver Solutions Network trucking companies, USA Truck & PAM Transport, are also great places for military veterans to get their start as a professional truck driver. Just like many other trucking companies, the Driver Solutions Network trucking companies know how important their truck drivers are (they’re the backbone of the company) and having truck drivers with previous military experience is always a plus.

On the commute to the office this morning, I heard an XM Radio commercial for Rand McNally. Rand McNally is the leading producer of maps and road atlases. With a world of information just a click away, the idea of a paper driver's atlas seems as old-fashioned as a rotary dial phone. Well, it looks like Rand McNally has embraced today's latest technology with a new truck driver-focused GPS. The intelliroute TND 500 GPS unit brings a wealth of essential trucker information right to your fingertips. Some of the features that set this GPS apart from standard consumer models are the propiretary truck routing suggestions and maps trucker tools like truck stop locations and a cross-reference to the information contained in the Rand McNally Motor Carriers' Road Atlas. You can check it out at Rand McNally's website.

Think about what a useful tool this could be for any new truck driver freshly out of truck driver training program. I've seen the map reading and trip planning courses taught at trucking schools. There's a ton of information in Motor Carriers' Road Atlas if you can remember how to use it. With this GPS unit, a new truck driver doesn't have to flip pages back and forth just interpret the information and figure out his route options. It's all conveniently displayed on screen in a simple, easy to understand format. I can't think of a better gift this season for someone just finishing truck driving school. Mark Kinsel, president of Driver Solutions, a company providing truck driver training and driver job placement, commented that he thinks "it's great that Rand McNally has developed a GPS specifically targeted for use by truck drivers."

So, this is one idea for a Christmas gift for a truck driver, especially one straight out of truck driving school.  Please feel free to comment with other trucker Christmas gift suggestions.

Disclaimer: This is article is an independent opinion and is not endorsed, nor was compensation provided, by the manufacturer of the intelliroute TND 500 GPS unit or Rand McNally.

The US unemployment rate is terrible, but you already know that.  Recently, Congress approved an extension of unemployment benefits.  I understand the reason and necessity, but it does come at a cost for the unemployed worker.  For folks considering new careers as truck drivers, the longer they collect unemployment benefits, the more difficult it could become to land the best trucking driving jobs.  You see, trucking companies that are offering the better trucking jobs can be more selective in their hiring decisions.  There is no shortage of job applicants for the best trucking companies.  These companies are regarded as the best places to work because of their commitment to their drivers.  A trucking company which offers a truck driving school course to train its new truck drivers is in big demand. 

For those with an employment history that has numerous gaps or a long duration of unemployment, it can be tough to land a job with a good trucking company. Truckload carriers willing to pay for the upfront cost of CDL training look for stable, committed employees.  Those applicants with a lot of unemployment are deemed as riskier hires.  Job seekers generally don't realize the expense a company incurs to recruit an employee.  So naturally, companies want to minimize the risk of employee turnover. 

My best advice to someone interested in a trucking career is to be active and not wait until the unemployment benefits run out before taking action.  

The good news right now is the economy has stopped dropping, and truck loads have stopped shrinking. So what exactly does this mean for truck drivers & trucking companies? Nothing but good things, I think.

Although the economy shipping shrinkage has stopped, it is predicted there will be no major growth for another six months. And the trucking industry is not going to feel any effect for probably another year. Yet, trucking companies are still in need & still hiring truck drivers everyday! It’s such a big industry and the demand, for shipments & drivers, will never go away.

On another note, when the economy really picks back up again, we believe the cost of freight will go up along with fuel prices. This freight increase will be good for trucking companies because they can get their business fully running again and continue to make more money. During 2011, trucking companies can expect to see a major development in the trucking industry as they will be hiring more drivers and eliminating layoffs. When the economy completely rebounds, people will start to ship more products again, and this will eventually generate high demand for truck drivers, just like before. And companies like Driver Solutions will still be around to help fill that demand.

It is known that trucking companies are the ones that go down first in a bad economy, but they're also the first ones to come back up when the economy is good. Hopefully that time is fast approaching!

There's a new service on the market for folks looking to get their CDL license.  eGears is an online service that provides web-based trainnig for the CDL Pre-Trip Inspection, CDL permit, Haz Mat, and a whole lot more. The folks at eGears posted a video on YouTube. There's nothing else like this on the web for cdl training. If you are considering attending a truck driving school or getting your cdl license, you should check out the benefits of the eGears training.  The CDL pre-trip inspection training alone is well worth your time.  The video is all professional looking with a great quality, narration and editing.  This isn't some guy with a camcorder walking around a truck.  Trust me, if you are about to take a CDL skills exam, you need to check out eGears.  Visit the eGears website.

Driver Solutions is not a truck driving school, we're more of a network of trucking companies and truck driving schools that helps to place new truck drivers in a CDL training program and an entry-level truck driving job.

Our role in your path to a CDL license and careers as a professional truck driver is to identify the best job opportunities available to you, conduct the pre-employment screening and approval process, and arrange for your CDL training at a Driver Solutions-approved truck driving school program.  We're also very hands-on in terms of the curriculum taught at our partner CDL training schools.

For example, we take a special interest in how the classroom time is taught, how much behind-the-wheel time is taught and whether or not these training programs are meeting the specific needs of the trucking companies that we also represent. So, if a trucking company has specific skills or needs that it wants emphasized, we can make sure its truck drivers get that focused training.

Simply put, if you are considering a career as a professional truck driver, Driver Solutions should be your stop.  Many have tried to copy us, but no one has more experience and knowledge in helping folks begin a new truck driving career.

The career of a truck driver is unlike any job out there. When you first get started in truck driving, every day is different, every route is new and every load brings its own set of challenges.

Your Routes

When a driver is fresh out of truck driving school, they're typically hired as entry level Over the Road (OTR) drivers. These OTR or irregular routes can keep a driver on the road and away from home for 2-3 weeks at a time. The routes change too. There's no routine in the life of an OTR driver.

You may not know what's going to happen next Monday or even tomorrow and every week is different from the one before it. Some new truck drivers thrive on this kind of variety. Others can't wait to slip into a dedicated, regular route.

Your Hours

As for the day-to-day, most new drivers are on the road anywhere from 10-14 hours in a 24-hour period. This is by no means set in stone. Because a driver is regulated by how many hours he can drive in a 7-day week, the number of hours per day is going to change based on the circumstances and the hours logged that week.

Your "Home" Away From Home

And when truck drivers out on the road aren't driving, most of their down time is spent in the truck. It becomes their home. Sure, they'll stop at truck stops or restaurants for a shower, an Internet hookup or a meal, but for those few weeks, home is the truck.

The life of the OTR driver isn't for everyone, it can be lonely, but it can also be an incredibly rewarding experience for those who want to experience the country along with a job that allows for a substantial amount of independence.

Before you can become a truck driver, get your CDL license, or enroll in truck driving school (well, a good truck driving school), there are certain requirements that you have to meet.

Driving Record

First and foremost, trucking companies will look for a good driving record. They're going to verify whether or not you have a relatively clean record as a regular car driver. Why? Because this often demonstrates responsibility and respect for the rules of the road. Also, the better the record, the lower the insurance rates.

Criminal Background

Convicted felons cannot cross over the border into Canada in a commercial vehicle without a special waiver from the Canadian government. This is obviously going to be a big concern for companies who haul freight between the U.S. and Canada, which is very common in the OTR segment, particularly in the more Northern states. Alcohol-related offenses are also often a big no-no. Alcohol-related driving offenses are usually an automatic disqualification, but other alcohol-related offenses can also be a strike. Why? Because they can affect insurance rates and also be possible indicators of a history of irresponsibility when it comes to substance abuse.

Medical Requirements

For the most part, the Department of Transportation (DOT) oversees most of the medical requirements, however some companies may have stricter standards for their truck drivers because of safety concerns.

Before obtaining their CDL licenses, all truck drivers must go through a DOT physical. It's just your typical physical and they check for things like diabetes, high blood pressure, vision and other medical problems that could be an issue on the road. For example, if you're an insulin-dependent diabetic, you can't obtain a CDL license.

Medical requirements are often a gray area as waivers may be obtained from the DOT depending on the truck drivers' experience and specific condition. However, if you have questions about the DOT's Medical Program, I'd encourage you to check out their FAQ at http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/topics/medical/faq.asp.

Before you hand over that tuition check, here are 5 questions you should ask a truck driving school:

1. Do you pre-screen applicants?

At the very least, a truck driving school should make sure you meet the minimum qualifications to be a truck driver. There's no point in paying for and enrolling in school if you're either a) ineligible to obtain a CDL license or b) unemployable because you fail to meet certain qualifications in regards to your driving record, health, or criminal background.

2. What type of job placement assistance do you offer?

In today's economy, you want a truck driving school that's going to help place you in a job. Remember, a CDL license is no good if you can't use it to make money. There are dozens, if not hundreds, of schools out there more than willing to take your money without ever helping you find employment.

With Driver Solutions, we actually recruit truck drivers and link them up with an employer before they even begin truck driving school. That's the main reason our job placement rate is so high — nearly 100%.

3. How long have you been a school? What is your history?

You're asking because you want to make sure this isn't a fly-by-night operation. You want a school that's established, has a good history and isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

4. What sort of equipment do you use to train truck drivers?

If they're training you on outdated rigs, using paper log systems and old technology, keep moving. You want a school that's got good trucks, good equipment and excellent training schools. Why? Because that's what most truck driving companies will expect from new graduates. It's what they're already using on the road.

5. May I see your practice area?

Before you sign on the dotted line, actually go and look at a school. Do they have a paved driving range with clearly marked skills practice areas or is it little more than a gravel lot? Are they operating out of real offices or a trailer in a field? Going out to look at a truck driving school can give you a lot of insight into its overall quality.

Gone are the days when truck drivers had to line up at truck stop pay phones to check in with dispatchers or loved ones. Today, all standard trucks are equipped with satellite communication systems that typically include a small, dash-mounted unit that has a keyboard and small screen.

While not a laptop, these units let long-haul truck drivers contact their dispatchers, access load information, track routes, get directions and even receive important information about weather, traffic or road closures. Of course, different companies take their communications to different levels, but the basics of load information and dispatcher communications are all there. Some companies even allow truck drivers to email back and forth with family and friends.

These satellite hookups are also equipped with GPS technology, making it easier for dispatchers and truck driving companies to track loads while also keeping a driver safe. If a truck is stolen, gets lost, or is in an accident, it can be tracked using GPS.

 

Of course, most truck drivers, particularly OTR drivers, also pack their own communications gear. You'll find most of them are carrying either a laptop or smart phone that lets them access personal email and entertainment via high-speed Internet hookups or even their own cellular networks. Instead of static-filled phone calls home, they can now maintain almost constant contact with their loved ones.

 

In the last 10 years, truck drivers, along with the rest of the world, have become a lot more sophisticated in how they utilize communications technology. Personally, I think it's drastically improved life on the road and helped to make those long OTR routes just a little bit shorter.

A recent article in Transport Topics noted that the average age of a tractor (the power unit of a semi truck) is 10 years old. But that estimate includes all types of fleets - owner operators, private fleets, and less-than-truckload carriers, along with truckload carriers. The report found that the larger truckload carriers have the youngest fleets.

New drivers completing the Driver Solutions CDL training program go to work for the larger truckload carriers and can expect to drive a truck that is less than 4 years old. That means newly trained truck drivers are getting behind the wheel of trucks that have some of the latest safety and convenience features that are available today. If you are considering attending truck driving school and starting a new career, be sure to check out the fleet of a possible employer. Providing late model equipment means a trucking company is focused on reducing truck breakdowns and delays and expensive repair costs.

Starting your new truck driving career with a respected, responsible trucking company can help make your new trucking job very successful. For the best new driver job opportunities, check out the company-sponsored CDL training program from Driver Solutions.

To help contain costs and remain one of the trucking industry’s largest truckload carriers, Schneider National has decided to cut drivers’ holiday pay and begin instituting week-long unpaid furloughs for all employees, from the office and shop staff to those at the executive levels.

Beginning in February, Schneider suspended pay raises, stopped training and hiring inexperienced truck drivers, and announced it would defer retirement plan payments for the remainder of 2009. Now this. It seems that not only are the ‘small fries’ in the trucking industry having trouble staying afloat, but the ‘big boys’ are too.

Even though many of the bigger trucking companies in the US are cutting costs, training, & the hiring of new truck drivers, Driver Solutions is still going strong. The Driver Solutions Network gets you qualified, trained, and hired by a network trucking company before you even attend the CDL training school. So, if you’re looking for a career change and a better way of life, see what Driver Solutions can do for you today!

There seems to be quite the controversy over this subject these days. Some feel we should allow trucks from Mexico to cross our borders with goods. Others, not so much. Those in favor of allowing the trucks to cross feel that this is an opportunity our economy can’t afford to pass up. Those not, on the other hand, believe that opening US roads to Mexico has the potential to further harm our nation. But who’s right?

I, myself, see the pros and cons of both. If we let them in, it could help boost our economy. But it could also pave an easier way for drugs and illegal aliens to enter our country. If we don’t let Mexican trucks cross the US border, we could be faced with lawsuits and allegations that our government is violating the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), but drugs and illegal aliens would have one less avenue to enter the US.

And here’s one thing to ponder…If our government decides to allow Mexican trucks to enter our country, would truck driving jobs be taken away from our own citizens? I’d like to hear what you think.

For anyone facing a career change which requires formal training program, such as truck driving school, selecting a good school with job placement assistance is critical.

It’s becoming a trend in this rough economy.  There are a lot of truck driving schools willing to train the unemployed or under employed workers. But these truck driving schools are experience huge problems with helping their students find jobs once they graduate with a CDL.  Just 18 months ago, truck driving jobs were easy to come by.  Nearly every trucking company was hiring truck drivers and it was easy to qualify.  Unfortunately, most of the trucking driving schools experienced a surge in enrollment as people flocked to careers with more job security.  But at the same time, the economy was slowing and so was the demand for freight services.  Trucking companies reacted swiftly by hiring less and less and tightened their qualifications.  With smaller trucking companies going bankrupt and owner operators squeezed out, Suddenly, the labor market was flush with experienced truck drivers and trucking companies were choosing experienced drivers over graduates of the local truck driving school. 

Yet, there are many slick truck driving school recruiters making claims of truck driver jobs paying $45,000 to $50,000 to entice people to enroll.  The reality is graduates who paid thousands of dollars for CDL training are discovering they can’t qualify for the available trucking jobs.  In fact, there is a trucking school in suburban Detroit MI that is facing the threat of a lawsuit from graduates that are unable to find a trucking job.  The school made its money by charging large tuition fees, so they aren't’t about to change their tactics.  It sort of sounds like those sub-prime mortgage lenders that have cost so many families to lose their homes.  If you are considering attending a truck driver training program, it’s recommended that you choose a company-sponsored CDL training program.  Driver Solutions offers a CDL training program that actually qualifies you for an entry-level truck driver job prior to beginning the company-paid CDL training program.  Driver Solutions has developed relationships with leading trucking companies that are currently hiring graduates of the Driver Solutions program. 

A Michigan CDL truck driving school is being sued by seven former students who allege that the truck driver training school violated 11 Michigan provisions of the Consumer Protection Act and Advertising laws, as well as made false representations of the program to entice the students to sign contracts.  Check out the news story. 

 

The suburban Detroit school is accused of promising their customers they’d make over $40,000 in the first year and that they would always be helped out with job placement, a promise that is said they did not keep.  And each customer has to sign a contract that puts them ‘on the hook’ for the $6,000 training tuition, all the time being reassured by the trucking driving school representatives that they would never have to pay for it…the trucking company that they go to work for will pay it, even though they don’t know who that company is yet.

 

Unfortunately, this isn't’t just an isolated case with one school in Detroit.  It’s happening nationwide at truck driving schools.  Several trucking companies have stopped recruiting truck driving school grads altogether.  For instance, Schneider National used to run their own truck driving school, but shut it down and has even stopped hiring any inexperienced truck driving school graduates.  It may sound like a grim outlook, but really it just means you have to make smarter more informed decisions about your truck driving career.  There are still good trucking companies hiring new drivers, but they are more selective and prefer you attend an approved truck driving school.  Look for trucking job opportunities that offer real company-sponsored CDL training.  One business that does offer true company-paid CDL training is Driver Solutions.  Before you can attend the CDL training program, Driver Solutions has to get your application qualified with one of their network trucking companies.  With CDL training & an entry-level truck driving job with the Driver Solutions Network, inexperienced truck drivers will never have to worry about getting left behind.  By going through the Driver Solutions CDL truck driver training program, you’ll have the option to choose which sponsorship plan fits your situation best – Basic, Classic, or Premier.  To learn more about the Driver Solutions Driver’s Choice sponsorship programs, visit our website.