Florida truck driver training company plans expansion into Texas

FleetForce President Tra Williams, Sarasota Paradise co-founder Marcus Walfridson, D-Trans co-founder Vlad Durshpek and Big Top Brewing Co. co-founder/CEO Mike Bisaha spoke at an EDC of Sarasota County event April 24.
FleetForce President Tra Williams, Sarasota Paradise co-founder Marcus Walfridson, D-Trans co-founder Vlad Durshpek and Big Top Brewing Co. co-founder/CEO Mike Bisaha spoke at an EDC of Sarasota County event April 24.
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A company providing CDL driver training programs across Florida has plans to expand beyond the Sunshine State.

FleetForce Truck Driver Training is now the largest chain of truck driving schools in Florida, according to President Tra Williams. It has 10 locations at state college campuses statewide, with No. 11 coming soon to Gainesville.

By spring 2025, Williams says the operation will be growing into Texas. 

 

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