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                Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program Toolkit
    

    
    
          FMCSA needs your help to make the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program a success! We are looking for qualified motor carriers and drivers to participate in the program. Review the materials below to learn more and spread the word.

Access Materials: Fact Sheet | How to Apply Guide | Talking Points | Social Media

Fact Sheet for Motor Carriers

Find all the information you need to understand the ins and outs of SDAP.

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How to Apply Guide

All the steps and information needed for Motor Carriers to successfully apply to the SDAP program can be found here!

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Talking Points

Help broadcast the news about SDAP to motor carriers, drivers, and other key audiences in the driving industry with these talking points.

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Social Media Content

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FMCSA is now accepting applications for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program. Seize the chance to hire qualified drivers aged 18-20 with intrastate CDLs for interstate commerce. Get all the details about the program at: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safedriver

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FMCSA is now accepting applications for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program. Seize the chance to hire qualified drivers aged 18-20 with intrastate CDLs for interstate commerce. Get all the details about the program at: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safedriver

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Shape the future of your workforce by participating in the FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program. SDAP allows qualified 18-20-year-olds with intrastate CDLs to operate CMVs interstate. This can enhance your profit margins and offers another critical advantage: drivers who conclude apprenticeship programs tend to stay loyal to their companies. Learn more about the program and apply today: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safedriver

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Motor carriers, the FMCSA has made it easier for you to join the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program. Use our easy to follow "How to Apply" guide to ensure a quick enrollment. Discover more: bit.ly/43YpFPm

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Has the nationwide driver shortage been a hurdle for your business? If so, look no further than FMCSA’s Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program to bolster your driver lineup. SDAP extends a unique opportunity for intrastate CDL drivers aged 18-20 to venture into interstate commerce. Learn more and apply: www.fmcsa.dot.gov/safedriver

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Motor carriers, the FMCSA has made it easier for you to join the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) Program. Use our easy to follow "How to Apply" guide to ensure a quick enrollment. Discover more: bit.ly/43YpFPm

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