Passion for Trucks

Sanilac Co. – Devin had just graduated high school in May 2023. He found summer employment as a production craftsman at Taylor Entrance Systems. Since the opportunity was seasonal, Devin wanted to find another position to provide a stable income and a career path. 

At 18 years old, Devin wanted to pursue a career in driving heavy wrecking trucks. He landed a part-time job at D&N Towing, working only 20 hours weekly and making $14.00 an hour. 

He couldn’t drive the trucks until he obtained a CDL-A License.  Devin came to the GST Michigan Works! Service Center in Sandusky to see if he could qualify for assistance paying for his training. He said, “Driving those trucks is my passion!” Devin qualified for assistance and started training with Thumb CDL in Deckerville. Along the way, GST Michigan Works! was also able to help Devin with some supportive services and reimbursed him for the cost of his drug screening and skills test.

Devin passed the training requirements and his skills test and received his CDL-A License on December 30, 2023. As a result, his part-time job at D&N Towing turned into a full-time position with a great raise!