The Florida Trucking Association has named Scott Perry as its president and CEO, effective June 1.
Perry replaces Alix Miller, who left the organization after more than eight years to become a senior principal with industry consultant TSG Transportation Advisors.
Perry brings more than three decades of experience in logistics and transportation. He spent more than 26 years with Ryder System, rising to Chief Technology and Procurement Officer, and later served as President of Specialized Logistics for The Suddath Companies. Most recently, he worked as Vice President of Regional Operations and Brokerage at Proficient Auto Logistics.
He holds degrees from Jacksonville State University, the University of Tennessee and Harvard University.
Wisconsin college adds driving program
Lakeshore College in Cleveland, Wisconsin has launched a new commercial truck driving program.
The in-person program provides students with the training needed to meet federal entry-level driver training requirements and pursue a commercial driver’s license. By offering this program locally, students will no longer need to travel to Fond Du Lac, Milwaukee, Appleton, or Green Bay for commercial truck driving training.
The new program is offered in an eight-week traditional format and features four start dates each year, allowing students to quickly enter the workforce. Students will receive hands-on, behind-the-wheel training using industry-standard equipment while learning from instructors with extensive professional driving and teaching experience.
“Truck drivers play a critical role in keeping the economy moving, and the demand for qualified professionals continues to grow,” said Lakeshore College President Paul Carlsen. “This program provides students with practical skills, safety-focused instruction, and career-ready training that can lead to stable, well-paying employment opportunities.”
The Truck Driving program is a one-term technical diploma consisting of nine credits and is delivered entirely in person at the college’s Cleveland campus.
For more information about the Truck Driving program, and to register, visit lakeshore.edu/truck-driving.
ATRI begins exec search
Following the announcement President Rebecca Brewster’s retirement in early 2027, the board of directors of the American Transportation Research Ins=titute today launched its search for her successor.
The position description is available on ATRI’s website and interested individuals are asked to submit a resume and cover letter to the ATRI Search Committee by July 12
The ATRI Search Committee is being led by ATRI Board Member Brenda Neville, Iowa Motor Truck Association President and CEO.
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