Walmart’s Associate-to-Driver training program has expanded to 400+ locations
🧢 Walmart’s Associate-to-Driver training program has expanded to 400+ locations.
Walmart's Associate-to-Driver training program, also known as the Walmart Transportation Driving Academy, is a program designed to train and certify Walmart associates to become professional truck drivers. The program was launched in 2018 as a way for Walmart to address the shortage of truck drivers in the industry and to help its associates find new career opportunities. The program is open to any Walmart associate who holds a valid driver's license and is willing to commit to the training and certification process. The training typically takes about 8-12 weeks, and it includes both classroom instruction and on-the-road driving experience. Trainees learn about federal and state regulations, defensive driving, and other important skills needed to be a professional truck driver.
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