23rd Annual Charity FunDrive to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of NC Truck Driver Training School
September 05, 2024
Smithfield, NC – September 5, 2024 – The Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association (MAPTDA) will host its 23rd Annual Charity FunDrive, at Johnston Community College, while celebrating the 75th anniversary of the nation’s oldest Truck Driver Training School which is located on the College’s Smithfield campus.
This exciting charity event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will feature a truck driving competition with ten challenging skills tests and an optional pre-trip inspection competition. Roughly 100 drivers from across the country will showcase their expertise and compete for prizes and awards, while helping raise funds for a good cause and observing the school’s anniversary.
Event Details:
Since its inception, MAPTDA has proudly donated over $300,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
About Johnston Community College:
Established in 1969, Johnston Community College is a comprehensive community college within the North Carolina System, offering more than 35 academic programs and numerous continuing education programs, services and opportunities. The College provides programming through its main campus in Smithfield as well as the Cleveland Center, Arboretum, Rudolph Howell & Son Environmental Learning Center and the Workforce Development Center.
Johnston Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Johnston Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
JCC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
About Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association:
Founded in 2001, the Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association promotes professionalism and safety among commercial truck drivers. Each year, our Charity FunDrive raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a competitive truck driving event, uniting drivers from across the country in a shared commitment to excellence on the road and goodwill in the community.
This exciting charity event, benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation, will feature a truck driving competition with ten challenging skills tests and an optional pre-trip inspection competition. Roughly 100 drivers from across the country will showcase their expertise and compete for prizes and awards, while helping raise funds for a good cause and observing the school’s anniversary.
Event Details:
- Date: Saturday, September 21, 2024
- Location: NC Truck Driver Training School, 245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Time: 8:30 am – until
Since its inception, MAPTDA has proudly donated over $300,000 to the Make-A-Wish Foundation.
About Johnston Community College:
Established in 1969, Johnston Community College is a comprehensive community college within the North Carolina System, offering more than 35 academic programs and numerous continuing education programs, services and opportunities. The College provides programming through its main campus in Smithfield as well as the Cleveland Center, Arboretum, Rudolph Howell & Son Environmental Learning Center and the Workforce Development Center.
Johnston Community College is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. Questions about the accreditation of Johnston Community College may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website (www.sacscoc.org).
JCC is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.
About Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association:
Founded in 2001, the Mid-Atlantic Professional Truck Drivers Association promotes professionalism and safety among commercial truck drivers. Each year, our Charity FunDrive raises funds for the Make-A-Wish Foundation through a competitive truck driving event, uniting drivers from across the country in a shared commitment to excellence on the road and goodwill in the community.
Contact:
Carrie Pitts-Densmore, Senior Director of Communications and Marketing
cpdensmore@johnstoncc.edu, (919) 209-2563
