Independent Truck Driver Takes Her Online Education On the Road

Grantham University's Tuition Discounts Allow Members of Owner-Operator
Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) to Pursue Their Educational Goals

KANSAS CITY, Mo., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- The flexibility of online classes
combined with tuition discounts offered by Grantham University,
(http://www.grantham.edu), is helping working adults like Linda Caffee, part
of a husband and wife driver team for FedEx Custom Critical, pursue her
education goals while enhancing her trucking business as an independent
owner-operator.
"Because of our erratic schedule and not knowing where I will be from one
day to the next, Grantham's online programs are a great fit for me because I
can log on any time I'm not driving," said Linda Caffee, Grantham student and
independent owner-operator. "Because my husband is a member of OOIDA, I was
able to participate in the discounted tuition rates offered by Grantham."
Grantham University, specializing in educating working adults, recently
partnered with Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) to offer
members and employees the opportunity to take courses online. OOIDA members
can enroll in an undergraduate or graduate degree program of their choice, or
take individual courses to brush up on skills like accounting, math and
business management.
Members and employees of OOIDA are given special tuition rates along with
a textbook and technology grant, which covers the cost of required textbooks
and software.
Grantham University's goal is to provide working adults like Linda Caffee
with the opportunity to further their education, while they continue to manage
and grow their businesses.
"We're very proud to partner with OOIDA," said Tom Macon, chairman of
Grantham University. "As the complexity of the transportation industry
evolves and the costs of running an independent driving business escalate, it
is critical for owner-operators to supplement their practical trucking
experience with a formal business education."
So far, Caffee has enrolled in a business management class and plans to
obtain her Bachelor's degree in Business Management in the future.
"In our business, I have to deal with laws in trucking and in business,"
adds Caffee. "My education will enhance our already successful independent
owner-operator business."
With more than 160,000 members, OOIDA represents the interests of
independent owner-operators and professional drivers on all issues that affect
truckers. Since 1973, the association has actively advocated the views of
professional truckers through its interaction with state, provincial and
federal government agencies, legislatures, the courts, other associations, and
private businesses to advance an equitable environment for commercial drivers.
For more information about OOIDA, visit www.ooida.com.
About Grantham University:
Established in 1951, Grantham University is a private institution that
specializes in online education for the working adult student. Its mission is
to provide accessible, affordable and academically challenging online courses
and degree programs that prepare its graduates for careers in business,
engineering technology, computer science, criminal justice, information
technology and other professional fields. Grantham University offers a
military scholarship and discount program for active duty, reserve, guard,
veterans and military family members, as well as scholarships for law
enforcement professionals. Grantham's courses are 100% online, allowing
students to study at home, at work, on Temporary Duty (TDY) or from almost
anywhere in the world. Grantham University is accredited by the Accrediting
Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC). For more
information, visit www.grantham.edu or call 1-800-955-2527.
SOURCE Grantham University

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