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Swift Transportation and FleetForce have announced a partnership to establish an on-site commercial driver's license (CDL) training and certification hub at a terminal in Mobile, Alabama. The collaboration aims to streamline driver recruitment and training by providing comprehensive CDL education directly at the facility, reducing barriers to entry for aspiring commercial drivers seeking to join Swift's fleet.
According to FreightWaves, the partnership represents a strategic effort by both companies to address ongoing workforce challenges in the trucking industry. By combining FleetForce's training expertise with Swift's operational infrastructure, the program enables prospective drivers to obtain their CDL certification while gaining exposure to Swift's operations and company culture.
The initiative underscores the broader industry trend of carriers investing in direct training programs to build talent pipelines. As driver shortages continue to impact transportation operations nationwide, partnerships like this one provide a pathway for workforce development while helping carriers maintain and expand their driver rosters.