A major thrucking company recently donated scholarship money to one of North Carolin's largest community colleges.
Guilford Technical Community College has received a new scholarship fund from Old Dominion Freight Line to support students pursuing careers in the transportation industry. The scholarship fund will support educational opportunities for students in GTCC’s Truck Driver Training and Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology programs.
Beginning with the 2026-2027 academic year, the endowed fund will award $1,000 scholarships each academic year to four eligible students.
Two of the annual scholarships are designated for women pursuing careers in commercial truck driving and diesel/heavy equipment technology, with the remaining two scholarships open to all qualified students enrolled in the respective programs.
“It has been a joy to work with the Old Dominion Freight Line team and find such meaningful alignment between their commitment to the transportation industry and our work at the GTCC Foundation to support students and programs,” said Britney Sink, director of the GTCC Foundation.
GTCC’s Truck Driver Training program provides students with the skills and certification to inspect and safely operate tractor-trailers, and the Diesel and Heavy Equipment Technology program prepares students for careers in the maintenance of trucks and trailers, along with tractors, bulldozers, and large boats.
“Safe drivers and skilled diesel technicians are essential to our industry and our economy,” said Chris Brooks, senior vice president of human resources and safety for Old Dominion Freight Line.
