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  • Additional Info:
    In September 1983, Diesel Institute of America opened in Grantsville, Maryland. In September 1986, DIA began offering commercial truck driver training. In 2002, Diesel Institute was purchased and is presently owned by EFC Trade. In May 2004, Diesel Institute of America relocated from Grantsville, Maryland to its present location in Baltimore, and the name was changed to North American Trade Schools.

About This Business

North American Trade Schools provides career training programs, including building technology, combination welding, commercial truck driving, diesel technology, electrical technology, and HVAC technology. The company assists clients with hands-on training and classroom instruction to prepare for skilled trade careers.

BBB Accredited Since: 11/15/2024

Years in Business: 30

Products and Services

This company offers job training programs including building construction training, commercial driver's license training, diesel technician training, electrical technology training, HVAC training and combination welding technology training.

Business Details

BBB File Opened:
3/6/2007
Business Started:
1/1/1996
Business Incorporated:
3/18/2002
Type of Entity:
Corporation
Alternate Names:
EFC Trade Inc. IV
Diesel Institute of America

Additional Contact Information

Principal Contacts
Mr. Matt Daly, School Director/Campus President
Customer Contacts
Mr. Matt Daly, School Director/Campus President
Fax numbers
Primary Fax: (410) 298-0641
Other Fax: (301) 895-4453
Additional Phone Numbers
Other Phone: (800) 638-5490
Other Phone: (443) 380-2088
Additional Email Addresses
Primary: Email this Business
Social Media
Instagram
YouTube

Licensing information

This business is in an industry that may require professional licensing, bonding or registration. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.

BBB records show a license number of Active for this business, issued by Maryland Higher Education Commission. The expiration date of this license is 12/2/2026.

Maryland Higher Education Commission

6 North Liberty St, Ground STE

Baltimore MD 21201

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