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Virginia Western Partners with Ancora Training

To address surging regional demand for commercial drivers and eliminate training backlogs, Virginia Western Community College is expanding its Commercial Driver’s License training capacity through a new strategic partnership with Ancora Training.

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Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Extension and Ancora Partner for CDL Training Program

The inaugural CDL Training program, hosted by the Prairie View A&M University (PVAMU) Extension Program and Ancora, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Club, Washington County Expo and the City of Brenham, will begin on September 28th.

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It’s Time to Celebrate Truck Drivers

Today marks the beginning of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week 2026. Across the nation, businesses, CDL schools and the economy will take time to celebrate truck drivers and all they do to keep America moving.

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Why Women Could Be the Answer for Skilled Trades

Natalie Williams, Vice President of Ancora Training, identifies published an article on Allwork.Space, a platform for trends and insights into the workforce. Williams shared why women could be the answer to the skilled trades labor gap.

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Washington County, TX to get CDL Training

A multi-group partnership made up of The Rural Workforce Academy and Prairie View A&M University Extension, in collaboration with Ancora Training, is bringing CDL training to the area.

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What’s Next for Women in Trucking? Industry Experts Weigh In.

Ancora Training hosted a webinar, “Shifting Gears: Women, Workforce and the Road Ahead.” Three guest speakers shared their unique industry perspectives as well as actionable steps to make the trucking industry more inclusive.

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Ancora’s Senior Director of Operations Interview on Safety and Regulations in Trucking

Ancora’s Senior Director of Operations, Jeff Burkhardt, was recently interviewed about accidents in Ohio and Pennsylvania involving truck drivers operating in non-compliance with various regulations.

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Women In Trucking Award Nominee

Ancora Training has been nominated for the Women in Trucking Association’s “Top Companies for Women to Work For in Transportation” award. Now, we need your support! Voting closes in just one week, and every vote helps.

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Ancora Training Receives Trucking Award

Ancora Training has been named a recipient of the 2026 Next Generation in Trucking Career Catalyst Award, which honors companies that are taking intentional action to strengthen the future of the trucking industry.

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CVTA 2026 Spring Conference Recap

Industry leaders from around the country spent two days focused on the future of commercial driver training, including freight market trends, carrier hiring, federal enforcement, and evolving CDL training oversight.

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Florida Runs on Trucks

Federal audits have revealed troubling shortcomings in driver training programs. Discover what’s happening on the CDL training front to resolve the issues.

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Ancora Statement Regarding Texas Attorney General Allegations

Ancora responded to a Texas Attorney General press release identifying its CDL programs in a broader investigation. Read our statement here.

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No, Rep Crockett, driving an 80,000-pound truck is not the same as driving a rental car

Commercial license requirements protect public safety and regulators should crack down on fraudulent training operations

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New Leadership at CVTA Board of Directors

The Commercial Vehicle Training Association (CVTA) is pleased to announce Jeff Burkhardt of Ancora Education as the new Vice Chair of the CVTA Board of Directors.

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Ancora VP Speaks to the Truck Driver Gender Gap

Tech.co, a digital publication company for the technology industry, published an article about women making up only a small percentage of truckers. Natalie Williams, Ancora Training VP, shares insights.

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CDL Graduate Finds Fulfillment in Life on the Road

Discover how Alexander Hannett found the road to happiness began with getting his commercial driver’s license at Laurel Ridge in spring 2022.

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The New World of CDL Training and Driver Recruitment

We chatted with Jeff Burkhardt, senior director of CDL operations for commercial driver training at Ancora Education, for his recruitment tips, along with some ways technology is making a difference in CDL training.

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TST BOCES, TC3 partner to offer CDL certification program

A 4-week intensive Commercial Driver’s License certification course is coming to Tompkins County.

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On the Road to Success with Laurel Ridge CDL Programs

Laurel Ridge Community College recently shed light on its highly demanded CDL program during a conversation on the Valley Today podcast, hosted by Janet Michael.

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Amazon Career Choice supports truck driver training, attracts women to the industry

Discover why CDL training among Amazon employees continues to rise, especially among women.

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