Gordon Food Service donates truck to ECTC’s diesel technology program

Published on Nov 12, 2025

Gordon Food Services recently donated a 2016 Volvo Day cab truck to Elizabethtown Community and Technical College’s diesel technology program. This makes the second semi-truck donated by GFS and joins previous donations of a tow dolly and two trailers. 

“With this donation, our students can train on industry-specific equipment,” said Diesel Program Coordinator Joe Valora. “The support from Gordon Food Services means students will have the skills and training to be workforce ready from day one.”

Valora noted that ECTC’s partnership with GFS goes back more than a decade.

“The relationships we have with all of our industry partners are valuable and a large part of why our program is so successful,” he said. “They take an active interest in what our students are working on, and when they see a need, they help fulfill it.”

“It’s a pleasure for us to partner with ECTC in any way we can,” said GFS Fleet Manager Bob Favour. “Doing so directly helps us build a strong pipeline of skilled technicians for our operations. We are all one community and helping each other to succeed is what builds strong communities.”

To learn more about ECTC’s diesel technology program, visit ectc.us/diesel.