Name: Amy LaDuke

Job Title: Transport Driver, Source One Transportation

Location where you work: Toledo domicile

Amy joined Source One Transportation in June of 2023 as a transport driver at our Toledo domicile.

Amy believes that respect and safety on the job are key. Amy enjoys driving, as well as her active shifts, and collaborating with her fellow drivers, dispatchers, and management.

Prior to Source One, Amy worked at Velocity, where she fueled engines for trains at CSX. Prior to that, Amy worked in the insurance industry. The COVID pandemic prompted Amy to go back to school and earn her CDL license, and she has been driving ever since.

 Outside of work, Amy enjoys spending time with her children and five grandchildren (and two more are on the way)!

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Name: Lindsey Kisner

Job Title: Tankwagon Driver, Source One Transportation

Location where you work: Belle Vernon domicile.

Lindsey joined Source One Transportation in November of 2023. She enjoys driving for the Company, and collaborating with her fellow drivers, dispatchers, and management. She has great respect for all her fellow employee owners.

Lindsey likes that her shifts are busy. She also enjoys interacting with customers and delivering fuel as a tankwagon driver.

Before driving for Source One Transportation, Lindsey had been driving trucks for about five years, ever since she received her CDL license.

Outside of work, Lindsey enjoys spending time with her fiancé and her eight-month-old daughter.

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Job Title: Transport Driver and Employee Owner

Location where you work: Harrisburg Domicile

Education: Kim is currently enrolled as a full-time student in an online B.S. Business degree program with the University of Phoenix.

Kim joined Source One Transportation in May of 2023 and enjoys driving for the Company and collaborating with fellow drivers and dispatchers. She has great respect for all of her fellow employee owners. Kim especially likes that her job is active. She enjoys interacting with customers and delivering fuel.

Before driving for Source One Transportation, Kim pulled double trailers for FedEx for one year and prior to that, she was an assistant manager at a gas station.

Kim’s father was also a truck driver. She said she decided to give the transportation industry a try because she wanted to do something different, and make a good living for herself and her six-year-old daughter.

Respect is very important to Kim. “I have great respect for my fellow drivers, dispatchers, my truck, and the road,” shared Kim.

Between full-time work and college, Kim does not have much free time, but when she does, she enjoys spending it with her daughter.

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Name: Cindy Salters

Title: Manager of Transportation & Operations & Employee Owner

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Cindy joined Source One Transportation in December of 2023, bringing thirty-plus years of transportation industry experience. Cindy is a people leader with operations and management expertise.

Cindy leads with integrity and mentors her team, which includes Regional Operations Managers and more than eighty truck drivers – three of whom are women.

Cindy is passionate about career development and is committed to helping others accomplish their goals and reach their full potential.

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Cost of CDL Training

There are countless truck driving schools for you to consider, and the cost of your schooling may vary depending on the program, location, and other factors. In general, CDL training can cost anywhere from $3,000 to $7,000. Private CDL schools (those that don’t receive any public funding) may cost even more, creeping toward $10,000.

Depending on your state, there are various fees involved in obtaining your CDL. These might include application fees, road test fees, the cost of the license itself, and any additional endorsements you seek (hazardous materials, doubles/triples, etc.). Your Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) should be able to break down the costs in your area.

Financial Aid

Attending CDL school is a valuable investment. But it’s understandable to be concerned about the cost. Thankfully, driving schools often offer payment plans or tuition assistance, allowing you to attend school without worrying about covering the entire cost up-front.

First, check with the CDL schools you’re considering and ask if they offer any scholarships or grants. It’s worth the time to do outside research as well; you may qualify for private or federal grants. If you’re a veteran, don’t forget to ask about the VA education benefits that may be applied toward your training.

If you’re left paying for some or all of your schooling, don’t panic. Many trucking companies offer tuition reimbursement once you’ve been accepted (or started) a program. Some trucking companies will even pay for your training with a guaranteed job offer upon completion. If you’re interested in becoming a truck driver, it’s worth seeking out potential employers early on to see if any of these opportunities are available to you.

Start Your Trucking Career with Source One

At Source One, we welcome incoming truck drivers to start their careers with a dedicated and passionate team. Our truck driving careers come with impressive benefits like 401(k) plans with company match, comprehensive medical benefits, and quarterly safety bonuses.

We’re proud to serve dozens of clients throughout the Northeast, helping clients get the petroleum and alternative fuels they need when it matters most. Our drivers are the heart of our operation, and we work every day to keep our fleets moving and help our employees find fulfillment in their careers. Contact us today to learn more about becoming a member of the Source One team!

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