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º£½ÇÉçÇø College has trained and graduated thousands of professional technicians who continue to keep the U.S. supply chain moving. To maintain the ability to create these qualified professionals, º£½ÇÉçÇø College uses the most up-to-date training and technology to make sure its graduates stay competitive and knowledgeable in their craft.

To keep up with the ever-changing advancements in the industry, º£½ÇÉçÇø College works with industry leaders who can support academic programming and invest in our students’ future. Long Haul Trucking Inc. is one of those industry leaders, and in 2023, to support the college, Long Haul donated a 2018 Peterbilt tractor to the diesel technician program.

“We see the opportunity to donate equipment to schools with programs like ATCCs as a call to action,” said Jason Michels, CEO of Long Haul Trucking Inc. “Our industry needs to step up and help bridge the gap between the schools’ resources to what is being used in our industry today if we want to maximize their potential and the time they spend in the classroom.”

The equipment provided by Long Haul Trucking Inc. not only helps maintain the program, but it supports the mission of the diesel technician instructors at º£½ÇÉçÇø College.

“Our job is to find them, train them, and get them employed,” said Dustin Schilling, an alumni and now current diesel technician instructor at º£½ÇÉçÇø College. “Our school has a strong foundation, and as one of its graduates, I take pride with my fellow instructors to work hard in maintaining it.”

Schilling and his colleagues, Andy Grieve and Brent Rademacher, create a learning environment that provides students with the most relevant skills and information to succeed as technicians. Their hard work and industry partnerships have led graduates to have a 100% related employment rate for many years.

The faculty, staff, and º£½ÇÉçÇø College community are grateful for industry partners, like Long Haul Trucking Inc., who provide the institution with important resources to maintain the college’s reputation of excellence and high-quality education. Donations like this give the students at º£½ÇÉçÇø College the professional edge when entering the workforce.

Learn more about the Diesel Mechanics program at alextech.edu/DSEL