Date: 09/08/2022
Five students recently graduated from Surry Community College’s Vehicle Escort Operators course at the Yadkin Center.
The graduates include Maria Araceli Machuca Alderete of Burlington; Jackie Hussey of Carthage; Joshua Mason of Middlesboro, Ky.; Jason Good of Harrogate, Tn.; and Christopher Widner of New Tazewell, Tn.
Median pay for escort vehicle drivers is $34,600 per year, according to Zippia.com. Drivers with experience can make more than $51,000.
Surry Community College will be offering another section of the Vehicle Escort Operators initial course on Saturday, Sep. 24 at the Yadkin Center. A renewal course will be held on Saturday, Oct. 8.
This course is designed to meet the training requirements set by the N.C. Department of Transportation to certify Oversize-Overweight load escort vehicle drivers. Course components consist of defensive driving, escort driver requirements, skills training, and an exam.
Tuition for the course is $71. For more information about this class or to register, call the Yadkin Center at (336) 386-3580.
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