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Clayton approved as entry-level CDL training provider; town reports cost savings
Summary
Town safety officer Jerome Parker told council the town is an FMCSA-recognized training facility for entry-level commercial driver licensing, saving roughly $4,500 per employee and $22,000 so far this year.
Clayton officials told council the town has become an entry-level commercial driver's license (CDL) training facility and that in-house training is saving money and reducing service disruptions. Jerome Parker, the town's safety and risk officer, said the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration requires entry-level driver training for Class A and B applicants, a rule the FMCSA implemented Feb. 7, 2022. Parker said the town was officially approved as a private CDL training facility on June 6, 2024, allowing…
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