Released on: October 12, 2008, 5:43 pm

Press Release Author: Faith Logistics

Industry: Transportation & Logistics

Press Release Summary: Faith Logistics is the first organization in the Nation
providing tuition-free commercial truck drving training to those who have been
incarcerated as a viable way of reducing recidivism.

Press Release Body: Turlock, California Faith Logistics, a 501(c)(3) non-profit
organization is proud to announce the launching of the Nation's first tuition free
commercial truck driving school. With a mission to reach out to those who have been
incarcerated, Faith Logistics provides the skills and knowledge for students to
obtain a commercial drivers license as well as assisting with job placement. Faith
Logistics believes that by providing holistic, community-based training and
education to rehabilitated former inmates, we can significantly reduce recidivism,
crime, and ultimately the financial burden of incarceration on taxpayers.

Faith Logistics was founded by Mr. Dave Dein, an elementary school teacher who also
has been involved in the transportation industry for over 20 years. Mr. Dein's love
of teaching combined with his passion for commercial trucks led him to share God's
love with those who are often marginalized. Mr. Dein states, "It is really hard on
these people once they are released as they are really being punished twice. Not
only do they serve their time, but when they are released they are often punished
again by society that won't give them a second chance. With California having a
recidivism rate of over 70% it is clear that more has to be done with re-entry of
inmates or as a society we will end up paying the true consequence. With the cost
of housing a prisoner escalating to over $42,000 a year, it is evident that more
focus is put on re-entry programs."

Marco, Faith Logistics' first student, has been training 8 hours a day with the help
and oversight of volunteer instructors. After passing his DMV written test to
obtain his permit, Marco has been receiving behind-the-wheel training in all aspects
of commercial driving with a key focus on safety. Mr. Dein adds, "Marco has been a
dedicated student who greatly appreciates this opportunity to better his life. I am
proud to have Marco as our first student as he will be role model to future student
drivers."

A pivotal point in the successful launching of commercial driver program was the
donation of training equipment from local businesses. "We were blessed with the
donation of 1994 Peterbilt and a 45' flatbed trailer along with the financial
support of family and friends to turn a vision into reality," states Mr. Dein. With
the driving program firmly established, Faith Logistics is now committed in meeting
its second goal of creating a one-year paid internship to students that graduate
from the driver program. Mr. Dein adds, "The internship program would provide
valuable on-the-job experience that enables students to move into higher paid
driving positions, while at the same time generating revenue that would enable Faith
Logistics to financially sustain itself." Faith Logistics is currently searching
for businesses that are interested in making real changes in real lives through the
donation equipment that would be used to expand its current fleet.

For additional information on Faith Logistics, please visit
http://www.faithlogistics.org or contact Mr. Dave Dein, Founder and CEO at
209-648-3003


Web Site: http://www.faithlogistics.org

Contact Details: Faith Logistics
2930 Geer Road #118
Turlock, CA 95382
209-648-3003
dave@faithlogistics.org