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Member Spotlight: C1 Truck Driver Training

Oct 31, 2022

For more than 35 years, C1 Truck Driver Training has been helping individuals learn the skills needed to obtain a CDL license.  With locations in Indianapolis, IN, Fort Worth, TX ,and Springfield, MO, C1 is able to serve a wide area of the population seeking both Class A and Class B CDL training.  CVTA member, Matt Carroll, oversees operations at all 3 locations as the company President.  Carroll has been with C1 since 1991, and has helped put a team of school directors and instructors in place at each location who possess the enthusiasm and commitment to safety of which the CVTA is proud to represent.  

  

When Carroll first came to C1 Truck Driver Training, fresh out of college, he knew very little about the transportation industry and was unsure how long he would stay. However, after connecting with so many great individuals in the field and meeting some of the students, he grew into his career.  Having now been with the company for over 31 years, Carroll keeps a lot of his work in-house, including marketing, drug testing, and software development. As the company President, he seeks to always provide room for internal growth by promoting from within the company, while maintaining a mindset of forward-thinking with flexible execution. 

  

When asked what he enjoys most about his role, he noted that the students are “generally great individuals who are dedicated and hard-working.” Carroll explained that he appreciates that C1 students are from all walks of life and that the demographics of the field are ever-changing. For example, each C1 location has seen an influx of women drivers in the past several years which he feels will greatly benefit the industry long-term.

  

When asked what makes each of his C1 campuses different from other CDL training schools, Carroll explained that the quality of people he works with always sets them apart. “We employ people with a passion for what they do who seek to improve every single day,” he stated and went on to explain how proud he is of the team in place at each location. 

  

For more information about C1 Truck Driver Training, visit the company’s website. 

Kyle Hayes

Kyle Hayes is the Director of Government Relations at CVTA. In this role, he leads the implementation of the Association’s legislative and regulatory strategy. He is also the primary point of contact between CVTA Members and federal agencies, Congress, and state governments.

Hayes most recently led research projects that supported federal and state advocacy on healthcare and economic issues at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nationally recognized research and policy institute based in Washington D.C. He received a master’s degree in public policy from American University in 2015 and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2012.

Andrew Poliakoff

Andy Poliakoff is the Executive Director for CVTA. In this role, he promotes the mission of the membership organization and implements goals set by the Board of Directors. This includes forming partnerships with external stakeholders, providing guidance and direction to the CVTA staff team, and engaging with state and federal government agencies to advance CVTA’s mission of safety and career opportunities in the truck driver training industry.

In 2021 and 2022, Andy acted as federal affairs lead for Electrify America, interacting at high levels within Congress, the U.S. Department of Transportation, the Department of Energy, and the White House. In that capacity, he played a pivotal role in the optimization of large-scale infrastructure funding at the Federal Highway Administration as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law

From 2019 to 2021 Andy served as Director of Gov't Affairs for CVTA and formed a strong bond with members, engaging on advocacy related to Entry-Level Driver Training, Skills Testing Delays, and Workforce funding. During the pandemic, Andy fought at the state and federal level to treat CDL training and testing as the essential services they are. He is personally invested in the important mission of CVTA's members to deliver safe training and to transform people's lives through truck driving careers.

Andy holds a bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a law degree from the Columbus School of Law at Catholic University.

Cindy Atwood

Cindy Atwood is the Vice President at CVTA. An experienced association professional, Cindy handles all activities related to membership retention, financial accounting and committee engagement. Cindy artfully produces CVTA’s off-site biannual conferences, Hill Day operations and Board meetings, ensuring that the general membership and leadership’s necessities and wishes are met with the highest response.

An essential fixture in the truck driver training association space, Cindy manages CVTA’s Instructor Certification Program and provides critical counsel to new entrants into the truck driver training industry.

Kyle Hayes

Kyle Hayes is the Director of Government Relations at CVTA. In this role, he leads the implementation of the Association’s legislative and regulatory strategy. He is also the primary point of contact between CVTA Members and federal agencies, Congress, and state governments.

Hayes most recently led research projects that supported federal and state advocacy on healthcare and economic issues at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a nationally recognized research and policy institute based in Washington D.C. He received a master’s degree in public policy from American University in 2015 and graduated from the University of Georgia in 2012.