Transport Topics has won a national award for its CDL or Bust daily online series that traced the efforts of seven students to earn commercial driver licenses and become professional truck drivers.
May 18, 2017Business, Technology
Transport Topics Wins Two Business Publication Awards
The American Society of Business Publication Editors announced at an April 13 awards luncheon in Washington, D.C., that Transport Topics had won regional silver awards for two features: Its "CDL or Bust” digital series and the July 2016 print edition of iTECH.
April 13, 2017Business
Missouri Trucking Company Taps School 700 Miles Away for CDL Training
When officials from R&R Trucking were looking for quality commercial driver’s license training, they looked long and far.
February 15, 2017Business
High Demand for Truck Drivers Leads to New CDL Training in Ohio
The demand for commercial drivers to haul goods from the growing logistics center in the region has led to a partnership that will bring additional truck driving training to the Dayton, Ohio, area.
October 12, 2016On Fourth Attempt, Anna Basham Earns Her CDL
Last but not least, Anna Basham earned her commercial driver license on her fourth try, becoming the seventh of seven CDL or Bust students to complete the program. Interview with David Elfin of Transport Topics; more at CDLorBust.com
October 6, 2016Teddy Flener Jr. Earns His CDL
Teddy Flener Jr. talks with TT's David Elfin about finally passing his CDL exam. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 30, 2016CDL or Bust: Third Time the Charm for Joey Wilson Jr.
Joey Wilson Jr. became the fifth of seven CDL or Bust students to earn his CDL, passing the test on Sept. 22, 2016, while classmate Anna Basham was unsuccessful on her second bid. Interview with TT's David Elfin. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 22, 2016CDL or Bust: Last Light Stops Wilson on Second Try
Joey Wilson Jr. recounts his second attempt at passing his commercial driver license exam with Transport Topics' David Elfin on Sept. 19, 2016. More at CDLorBust.com
September 19, 2016Business
CDL or Bust: Watch the Emotional Conclusion
The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat were both on display as Transport Topics' CDL or Bust series came to a conclusion after 16-plus arduous training days, with four of the seven students passing but three failing. Watch video interviews of their reactions and plans going forward.
September 18, 2016CDL or Bust: Horton, Meenach, Strange Victorious
Transport Topics reporter David Elfin speaks with the students that passed the final exam. More at CDLorBust.com.
September 15, 2016