During the course of a typical CDL training experience, students may be expected to stand around outside in bad weather and sit in overcrowded classroom trailers, only to have an occasional port-a-potty break. These environments certainly aren’t the most conducive for learning, but some trucking schools are taking shortcuts that reduce the relevancy of the…
Who’s Hiring? See Where PTI Graduates Can Take Their Careers.
At PTI’s CDL training course, we measure success by our graduates’ success. Our instructors’ combined 6 million road miles, as well as their emphasis on safety, means that companies are eager to hire PTI graduates. We can boast relationships with recruiters who are actively seeking to fill well-paid positions. You may be considering a new…
TVBA to present business expo, job fair in January
The following article appeared in the Knoxville News Sentinel on October 28, 2014 By News Sentinel Staff East Tennessee veterans will have an opportunity to connect with employers seeking their particular set of skills on January 27 when the Tennessee Veterans Business Association presents its fifth annual Business and Education Expo at the Knoxville Convention…
Gypsy Gift – First Passing of the Lead Ceremony
As stated by LexLin Gypsy Ranch owner Eric Barton, “Gypsy Horses are in their element when working with people who need an understanding and calm but capable horse that thinks through situations before responding rather than reacting too quickly to unexpected events.” LexLin is committed to providing the Gypsy Horses to those that need them. On…
Amazing Fall Savings Today thru Sunday!
3 days of the biggest Gypsy $avings opportunity of the year kicks off today! Payment plans up to 4 years in length are available. We welcome you to visit the ranch anytime between 8 am and 6 pm on October 3-5 to view the exceptional horses and tour the facilities at your leisure, no appointment…
Open House – Exceptional Fall Gypsy Savings!
We thank you for your interest in attending our Gypsy Horse Open House, October 3-5th, 2014. Our Open House plans have changed slightly due to the Barton’s need to be in Florida this weekend where Eric will be receiving a Philanthropist of the Year award. However, we still welcome you to the ranch anytime between 8 am…
U.S. military exercises Vanquish Worldwide’s NAT contract option
By United Press International staff — MARYVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 3, 2013 (UPI) — U.S. support services company Vanquish Worldwide LLC will continue to transport construction materials and other items to U.S. troops in Afghanistan. The continued distribution services for more than 400 Forward Operating Bases in the country comes through an exercise of a contact option…
Gypsy Horse Benefit Auction Underway
On Saturday July 26th, 2014 at 1 p.m. EST Vanquish Worldwide and LexLin Ranch will host a live Gypsy Horse auction where over 50% of the proceeds will go to the Smoky Mountain Service Dogs (SMSD) organization. Eric and Mechelle Barton have already promised a minimum $25,000 donation but we hope many horse loving folks…
FedEx fuels Maryville defense contractor Vanquish Worldwide’s domestic growth
By Shelley Phillips Kimel, Knoxville Business Journal Posted July 7, 2014 at 4 a.m. Read full article below or at knoxnews.com As U.S. military operations in Afghanistan draw to a close, Maryville-based Vanquish Worldwide is shifting gears to domestic opportunities and expanding into new lines of business. Vanquish has translated its experience moving fuel, equipment…
Vanquish Worldwide Ribbon Cutting
Vanquish Worldwide celebrated its open house and ribbon cutting ceremony on Friday, June 13th with live music, refreshments and hors d’oeuvres at its global headquarters at 235 S. Old Glory Road in Maryville. Click below for a link to a Blount County Chamber of Commerce video on the ceremony: