Congressman Brian Mast, Sage Truck Driving Schools Join IRSC to Grow Jobs
Congressman Brian Mast, Sage Truck Driving Schools Join IRSC to Grow Jobs
April 5, 2023 Suzanne Seldes
On Wednesday, April 5, The Indian River State College (IRSC) Eastman Advanced Workforce Training Complex was the backdrop on for a critical discussion about improving the supply chain through new opportunities in transportation and logistics. The event featured remarks from Dr. Timothy Moore, President of Indian River State College; Congressman Brian Mast, Florida’s 21st Congressional District; Chris Thropp, President of Sage Truck Driving Schools; and Bill Solomon, Dean of the IRSC School of Workforce Education.
Photos by IRSC Staff Photogrpaher James Crocco
Congressman Mast discussed legislation he introduced in January to eliminate age restrictions on truckers.
“Getting more drivers on the road is a key component in addressing the nation’s ongoing supply chain issues,” said Rep. Mast. “I’m grateful to have partners like IRSC and Sage Truck Driving School right here in Florida’s 21st District that can help achieve that goal.”
Retired Polk County Sheriff Marc Newsom, a Driver Qualification Process Facilitator for Knight Transportation was also an event speaker. Newsom is a graduate of Sage Truck Driving Schools, a comprehensive professional tractor-trailer driver training company working with students and fleets across the country. Sage has offices and classrooms on the Indian River State College Massey Campus. Students enroll in Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) training through the IRSC School of Continuing Education.
For more information on Commercial Vehicle Driving at IRSC, visit https://irsc.edu/programs/commercial-vehicle-driving.html.
