Partnership Expands Access to High-Quality CDL Class A Training While Reducing Barriers for Local Students
Lititz, PA — February 20, 2026 — CNS Driver Training Center has been officially approved by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools to add Tec Centro/SACA as a branch location. Beginning in April 2026, students enrolled through the Tec Centro/SACA partnership will complete the 40-hour Theory Knowledge portion of CNS’s CDL Class A Proficiency Program at Tec Centro’s campus, located at 57 Laurel Street in Lancaster.
The partnership is designed to increase access to high-quality commercial driver training while providing students with additional wraparound support. Students receiving services through Tec Centro will complete their Theory Knowledge instruction onsite at Tec Centro’s campus, where they will also benefit from career navigator guidance, community-based support, and financial scholarship as appropriate. The remainder of their hands-on training and testing will take place at CNS Driver Training Center’s headquarters in Lititz.
This expansion addresses practical barriers such as transportation and access to support systems, while preserving the rigorous safety and quality standards CNS is known for. Students supported through Tec Centro often include individuals seeking career mobility, those who may be underemployed, and individuals navigating complex life circumstances as they enter a field that demands dedication, professionalism, and reliability.
The impact extends beyond the students themselves. Employers across the region benefit from a consistent pipeline of professional, safety-focused drivers. In turn, the broader community benefits as more commercial drivers enter the workforce with safety as their top priority.
CNS Driver Training Center has earned a longstanding reputation for personalized, one-on-one instruction — a model it embraced well before many others in Pennsylvania adopted similar approaches. In addition to driver training, CNS operates a portfolio of transportation-focused companies including commercial insurance, licensing, compliance, and occupational medicine. Together, these integrated services create a streamlined, “one-stop” ecosystem that reduces friction and supports long-term success for drivers and employers alike.
“From the very beginning, John Irwin (CEO) imagined a company that would continue to ask its customers, ‘What more do you need to be successful?’” said Ryan Berardi, SVP of Training and Development at CNS Driver Training Center. “He has taken it a step further by anticipating roadblocks and ensuring we are prepared to address them proactively. We found the leadership at Tec Centro/SACA to embrace the same mindset. The formula is simple, but it requires discipline — screen for dedication, provide talented staff who can support both expected and unexpected challenges, and teach skills and insights that are pragmatic and relevant to the problems being solved today. That is the formula we use in everything we do.”
The first Tec Centro-supported cohort is anticipated to begin in April 2026.
Individuals interested in enrolling with the support of Tec Centro/SACA may call 717-509-8124 or 717-509-6679.
For general enrollment in CNS Driver Training Center’s Class A, Class B, Hotshot Program, or other CDL services, call 717-496-9145 or email support@cnstrains.com.
About CNS Driver Training Center
CNS Driver Training Center is a Pennsylvania-based commercial driver training provider known for its personalized, one-to-one instruction model and commitment to safety excellence. As part of the CNS family of companies — which includes commercial insurance, licensing, compliance, and occupational medicine services — CNS supports drivers and transportation companies with integrated solutions designed to reduce friction and enhance long-term success.
About Tec Centro/SACA
Tec Centro/SACA is committed to reducing barriers to high-quality education and workforce training opportunities. Through career navigation services and community-based support, Tec Centro equips individuals not only with technical skills but with the resources needed to secure meaningful employment and long-term economic success.
