Covenant Logistics leaders gathered Wednesday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of two new buildings, Hogan Hall and the Orientation Training Center — a company investment of about $15 million.
The additions create an uncommon, if not unique, experience within the trucking industry, in which new drivers have in-class and driving-course training, lodging and dining all in close proximity on the same campus, according to the company.
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Hogan Hall is a newly constructed building with 49,000 square feet that includes 100 dormitory-style rooms, a lounge/gaming area, cafeteria-style dining, 24-hour vending options, a computer room and a covered patio with picnic tables and rocking chairs.
The Training Center is a renovated space, also 49,000 square feet, and includes seven classrooms with state-of-the-art learning facilities and classrooms for company orientations, training and other events.