Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America has partnered with United States Truck Driving Training Schools (USTDTS) to develop and deliver a curriculum to educate truck driving students about how to save money on fuel and better the environment with idle reduction technology.
With this new partnership, Webasto will be a primary educational resource for truck driver awareness regarding fuel efficiency and environmental impact, reaching over 1,000 new drivers each year.
“The entire team here at Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America is excited to pioneer this program with such a reputable educational organization,” said Dr. Rolf Haag, Webasto Thermo & Comfort North America president and chief executive officer. “Over the last 20 years, USTDTS has placed over 90% of their students into the truck driving workforce with some of the industry’s largest fleets.”
USTDTS was established in 1994 and has provided training to over 15,000 men and women.
“We are eager to develop this new aspect of our curriculum,” said Joseph LaBarge, USTDTS president. “It is exciting to be able to educate students on the importance of fuel efficiency and idle reduction. With the cost of fuel this technology will truly impact their bottom line.”
The new curriculum will be integrated into USTDTS classrooms beginning September 29, 2014. Webasto has equipped the school’s training vehicles with an Air Top 2000 ST Bunk Heater and Thermo Top C Engine Pre-heater.
