Chadds Ford, PA (March 12, 2018) – CAG Truck Capital, Inc. announced the creation of an innovative program to provide employment to local adults with autism. The program, formed in collaboration with The Precisionists, Inc., a Wilmington, DE-based company that creates jobs for individuals across a broad range of disabilities, provides jobs for dozens of local adults with autism. CAG Truck Capital will be utilizing The Precisionists’ innovative disability employment model with a pilot starting in the owner operator engine overhaul and truck finance loan processing department, performing functions which include application data entry, processing loan documents, as well as interacting with owner operators, certified repair shops, and truck dealers. “When properly assessed, trained and employed, people on the autism spectrum are extremely high-performing employees in critical and challenging jobs, such as administrative business functions and data analytics,” said Ernie Dianastasis, CEO of The Precisionists. “When you consider that more than 75 percent of people with autism in the U.S. are either unemployed or underemployed, we are making a true difference in engaging a significant, untapped and highly effective labor force right here in southeast Pennsylvania.”
Individuals taking part in the program are identified, assessed, trained and employed hired by The Precisionists, and carry out project-based work, including sales force management and back-office accounting. “We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that gives people with disabilities an equal chance for a great career,” said Christopher Grivas, CAG Truck Capital CEO. “A diverse team of people, with different backgrounds, experiences, cultures and perspectives, makes us a better company in every way,” said John Cosgrove, CAG Truck Capital General Manager. Individuals entering The Precisionists’ program go through a comprehensive four-weeks of training and assessment, utilizing the methodology of Specialisterne, a nonprofit launched by Thorkil Sonne that offers programs for talent and career development to autistic individuals. As part of the pilot, CAG Truck Capital hopes to identify additional opportunities to expand this employment model to other parts of the business, further supporting The Precisionists’ goal of employing 10,000 people with disabilities in the United States by 2025.
About CAG Truck Capital
CAG Truck Capital is a world-class financial services firm specializing in Class 8 heavy truck financing and engine overhaul financing for the transportation industry. They are a favorite of truck owner operators who need a trustworthy and reliable partner who can help them get back on the road and on to realizing their dreams. CAG Truck Capital is a national organization who is a leader in this market segment. Learn more at www.cagtruckcapital.com.
About The Precisionists
The Precisionists, Inc. (TPI), a B-Corporation, is a national company focused on providing industry best practices for delivering administrative and technology services by building teams, which include individuals with disabilities. This approach enables The Precisionists to meet each customer’s specific needs, and to deliver projects with the highest degree of productivity. The Precisionists is dedicated to creating jobs for individuals with disabilities in all the markets it serves. The Precisionists, Inc. is headquartered in Wilmington, DE. Learn more at www.theprecisionists.com.
