The City of Orange Cove has launched a new commercial truck driving school, OC Truck Driving Academy, in response to a regional driver shortage. The program was designed by a partnership between the Fresno County Economic Development Corporation, the City ofOrange Cove and Custom Training Solutions, a Fresno vocational school. The school is located at the former Sunkist fruit packing facility and covers 214,000 square feet on approximately 10 acres. The eight-week curriculum includes class instruction and behind-the-wheel driving experience, job placement partnerships with regional logistics companies, and coursework aligned with federal commercial and safety standards. The academy has been in operation for about a week, with 14 students already training on the trucks. The project received a $135,000 grant through the Fresno EDC, which could be extended to a higher amount in the future.