The Value of NAPFTDS: Members Speak Out

“As Program Director at a moderate size school, the networking among Association members has inspired me to intensify my efforts to improve our program. Learning about the new technology available to schools has been most useful.”

— Gary Belt, Sr., Program Director, Danville Area Community College in Danville, Illinois.

“My active participation on national committees affecting training and transportation has had a profoundly positive affect on our program.”

— Wade Westphal, Instructor, Truck Driver Training at Bates Technical College in Tacoma, Washington

“The ability to learn first-hand, from other industry and college professionals, how to expand and build a quality program to meet student and industry needs has been extremely constructive. Now, with the help and wisdom of other Association members, I have created the Mid-Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Institute, the signature program of our college! I couldn’t have done this without NAPFTDS!”

— Steve Webb, Director, Mid-Atlantic Transportation and Logistics Institute at Cecil Community College in North East, Maryland.

“I believe the Association was instrumental in my starting a successful truck driving program. My first national Association conference found me a total novice to the truck driver training industry. I begged and borrowed every fragment of information I could regarding program implementation. Now I think the greatest benefit I have found from membership in NAPFTDS is the willingness of members to share and help. This attitude is prevalent throughout the Association. I urge any publicly funded truck driving school to make membership in NAPFTDS a #1 priority. The help from others is invaluable; the friendships formed, irreplaceable; and the knowledge gained, priceless.”

— Van O’Neal, Director of Houston Community College Truck Driver Training Program in Houston, Texas

“The most valuable asset of the Association is the networking opportunities provided. Local challenges can be more easily solved by calling experienced truck driving educators all over the country for their input, insight, and direction. The advice I get through membership concerning matters relating to curriculum, budget, and technology innovations has proven to be invaluable to our program.”

— Don Hess, Director of Truck Driver Training at John Wood Community College in Quincy, Illinois

“The goal of the NAPFTDS board is to have every publicly funded truck driving school in North America become a member of the Association. Every year the Association sponsors a national convention at minimal cost to participants. I feel that these conventions are informative, educational, and productive for all who attend. Our annual membership rates are very low; in fact, I believe they are at a bargain rate.”

— Robert McClanahan, Director of Central Tech Transportation and Safety Education in Drumright, Oklahoma