TXTA FOUNDATION ANNOUNCES ADDITIONAL TRADE AND TECHNICAL SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENT

TXTA Foundation Announces Additional trade and technical scholarship recipient

FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION—October 9, 2023
TXTA Contact: Kimberly Leggett
kimberly@texastrucking.com

AUSTIN, TX — Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) Foundation is pleased to announce an additional $1,200 in scholarships have recently been awarded to a student pursuing a commercial driver license. Since the Foundation began awarding trade and technical scholarships in 2021, it has funded approximately $41,172 to 10 students seeking a trade or technical field within the trucking industry.

“Trade and technical careers within the trucking industry keep the profession moving forward,” said TXTA Foundation Chairman Brandon Woods. “The Foundation supports students seeking this type of training and encourages their continued commitment and service.”

The most recent 2023 Trade and Technical Scholarship recipient is:

Eduardo Loya Vaca
CDL Candidate
EP Texas Trucking School

The Foundation has approved more than $2.3 million in academic and trade and technical scholarships since the scholarship program was founded in 1991. Trade and technical scholarships are available year-round. For more information on the TXTA Foundation Scholarship Program, please visit TXTA’s website.

The Foundation is a non-profit educational, public relations, research and community service organization governed by a Board of Trustees. The mission of this all-volunteer organization is to work with TXTA member companies to fund educational and community service programs to enhance the understanding of and image of the Texas trucking industry, with the goal of positioning trucking as the most vital and necessary industry in Texas.