Technology

SCC truck drivers train with NC Trucking Association’s virtual simulation

By Staff Report, posted 8 months ago
Student using simulator with the assistance of NCTA Road Team Captains.
Photo provided by: SCC 

In September, students in Sampson Community College’s (SCC) Truck Driver Training Program had a unique opportunity to train on the North Carolina Trucking Association's one-of-a-kind $4.5 million driving simulation trailer. This state-of-the-art technology offers a realistic, safe environment to simulate critical on-the-road challenges.

"The NCTA simulator allows us to immerse students in real-world challenges without leaving campus," said Anthony Fiorito, Director of Transportation Programs at SCC in a press release. "It gives them the opportunity to practice maneuvering in adverse weather, navigating congested highways, and managing other critical driving scenarios – all within a controlled, educational setting."

With simulations lasting three to five minutes depending on the exercise, students were guided by a team of experts with a combined 218 years of professional trucking experience, courtesy of the NCTA's Road Team Captains. This hands-on training provides SCC students an unparalleled advantage as they prepare to enter the trucking industry.

The North Carolina Trucking Association's one-of-a-kind $4.5 million driving simulation trailer. Photo provided by: SCC 

Each simulation had a range of tests and distractions that mimicked life-like scenarios they do not get to see every day. It then resulted in a great team building exercise when students who had already completed the training, also began to assist other students during the exercises.

“The instructors also got a chance to get in the seat,” Fiorito commented. “The operators were putting us in some much harder simulations involving different distractions, road conditions and weather conditions. When it was my turn, I was very impressed with how life like it (simulation) felt.”

SCC extends their thanks to the NCTA for the amazing experience for our students. SCC remains committed to delivering top-tier training and real-world experience to future truck drivers. If you are interested in learning more about our program, please visit www.sampsoncc.edu/truck-driver-training.

Ico insights

INSIGHTS

SPONSORS' CONTENT

In The Current Issue

Tech for a cause: 2025 Tech ID Day showcases new innovations while supporting warfighters and a good cause

To wrap up the first day, attendees were able to meet up for a social event at the Brad Halling American Whiskey Ko. in Southern Pines where a $10,000 check was presented to the Joint Special Operations Foundation for their scholarship fund. Photo pr


Gathering great ideas: Business incubator coming to the 400 block of Hay Street

The three-story, 200,000 square-foot business incubator space is located at 420 Maiden Lane. The building features an elevator, construction has begun on handicap bathrooms for the first floor and the second and third floors feature window walls offering views of Segra Stadium.


Planting seeds of H.O.P.E: FTCC's Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program provides empowerment through hands-on learning

Image provided by FTCCFocused on building the local workforce and streamlining the education process through real world learning, the Hope, Opportunity, Prosperity through Education Program at Fayetteville Technical Community College (FTCC), also kno