Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent
The Next Gen Trucking Association is a membership-based advocacy group solely dedicated to advancing the trucking industry as a career choice for the next generation through nationwide education and awareness initiatives. As a leading national nonprofit trade association, Next Gen Trucking Association (NGT) inspires, educates, and provides resources for young people and schools and promotes opportunities within the trucking industry. This podcast is all about steering the next generation towards careers in trucking. Who is doing it, how, and best practices. For more information contact Lindsey Trent at info@nextgentrucking.org.
Episodes
43 episodes
Building Relationships and Bridging Gaps: A Gen Z Take on Trucking with Hailey from Roehl
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Hailey, a Gen Z representative from Roehl Logistics, about her insights and experiences within the trucking industry, emphasizing her unique background and daily responsibilities including customer rela...
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24:25
Truckin' Through Downtime: Legal Insights on Claims, Insurance, and Protecting Your Income
In this episode, Lindsay interviews Kelsey, a legal expert specializing in downtime claims for trucking companies. Kelsey shares her journey into trucking industry law and highlights the importance of downtime claims, which help recover lost in...
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30:36
Driving Change in HR: Kailey Brownfield's Impact at Sofo Foods in the Trucking Industry
In this episode, Lindsey introduces Kailey Brownfield, a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University and HR Generalist at Sofo Foods. Kaylee shares her journey from academia to the trucking industry, highlighting her internsh...
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34:52
From Aviation to Alaska’s Highways: Elise's Journey into Trucking with Alaska West.
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Elise, an Environmental Specialist at Alaska West Express. They discusses her unique journey into the trucking industry, starting from her background in aviation and ecology. The conversation hi...
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24:53
Building Better Drivers: Apprenticeship Programs in Trucking with Dave Harrison from Fastport
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Harrison, the Executive Director of Fastport.Dave shares his diverse background—from military service to teaching and trucking—before detailing how he helped develop a military engagement program...
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24:13
Driven to Succeed: Navigating Your Trucking Career with Joe and Caleb from Truck Drivers Best
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Joe Anderson and Caleb Gee, both experienced figures in the trucking industry, discuss their new book, "Take Control of Your Driving Career: A How-to Guide." They introduce their backgrounds, highligh...
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43:28
From Classroom to Cab: Building Careers in Trucking with Kevin Fox
In this episode, Lindsey chats with Kevin Fox from Stanislaus County Office of Education. Kevin shares insights into the curriculum developed in collaboration with Knorr-Bremse Global Cares Trucking foundation. The program e...
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35:22
Using JoBehaviors' behavioral assessment in the Trucking Industry.
In this episode, Mark Tinney from JOBehaviors and Dave from Next Gen Trucking and Patterson High School, explore the role of JOBehaviors in enhancing job success through pre-employment behavioral assessments. The discussion focuses on tailored ...
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23:11
How Key Oil Cultivates Engaged Drivers While Making Safety a Top Priority Part 2
In this episode, Lindsey talks with David Murphy and Dylan West from Key Oil, alongside Brent Lauber from the Kelly Anderson Group.They discuss their diverse backgrounds and the impactful safety transformation at Key Oil since 2013. The...
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23:18
How Key Oil Cultivates Engaged Drivers While Making Safety a Top Priority Part 1
In this episode, Lindsey talks with David Murphy and Dylan West from Key Oil, alongside Brent Lauber from the Kelly Anderson Group.They discuss their diverse backgrounds and the impactful safety transformation at Key Oil since 2013. The...
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31:25
Tank Trucks, Safety, and Careers in the Trucking Industry with Usher Transport
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Powell and Beau Mosley, from Usher Transport.The talk focused on the transition of professionals into the trucking industry, highlighting Beau's shift from law enforcement to serving as Chief Ris...
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35:35
Talking about the American School Counselors Association annual conference and the trucking industry
In this episode, Lindsey talks to Chuck Snow, Lane WIlliams, and Josh Mecca about the American School Counselors Association. The Recap and Strategy Discussion meeting reviewed insights from the recent American School Counselors As...
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35:45
Industry Analysis and Economic Outlook Discussion featuring Thom Albrecht from Reliance Partners
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Thom Albrecht from Reliance Partners.The Industry Analysis and Economic Outlook Discussion provided a comprehensive overview of the transportation and logistics sector amid ongoing economic challenges...
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36:26
What is the Truck Parking Club?
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Evan from the Truck Parking Club.The innovative platform, launched in 2022, was introduced as a solution for the truck parking shortage, functioning like "Airbnb for truck parking." The service ...
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17:52
E. T. Mitchell is the Director of Workforce Partnerships at Olive Harvey College where she creates partnerships in the TDL Industry.
In this episode, Lindsey talks with E.T. Mitchell, the Director of Workforce Partnerships at Olive Harvey College.E.T. focuses on creating partnerships in the TDL industry to provide opportunities such as employment, internships, ...
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22:42
How Classic Carriers creates partnerships with local high schools and FFA programs.
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Luke Subler from Classic Carriers.They discuss the company's operations, partnerships with high schools and FFA programs, training programs for technicians, and community outreach initiatives. Key act...
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37:01
FMCSA talks about the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Nikki McDavid and Becky Rehburg of FMCSA. They provide an overview of the FMCSA's Commercial Driver's License Division, particularly highlighting the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SD...
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35:38
An Interview with Carriers in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Tim Chrulski from Garner Trucking, and Joe Anderson from Nussbaum. The meeting discussed the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, focusing on how it addresses the driver shortage issu...
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59:13
Mark Mutton from Inflection Point shared his journey from an electrical engineer to utilizing A.I. for staffing.
In this episode, Lindsey talks with Mark Mutton from Inflection Point.Mark shares his journey from an electrical engineer to staffing, founding the company in 2019. Their recruitment approach utilizes AI tools like chat GPT for personal...
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24:05
Roman Garcia discusses his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path.
Roman Garcia shared becoming a business owner, influenced by family, his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path. Roman highlighted the importance of practical training for a...
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30:15
The collaboration between two High School teachers in Ohio lead to an Amazing BioDiesel Project.
This chat centered on an High School biodiesel program in Ohio involving ( Principal Eric Lawson lawsone@blan.org ) ( Ms. Harpen, Chemistry Instructor, harpena@blan.org ) (Mr. Bronson, Diesel Tech Instructor, ronsonG@gr...
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38:55
CJ, a dedicated truck driver from Australia and a spokesperson for the trucking industry, shares her journey.
CJ discussed progression in obtaining truck driving licenses and emphasized the need for proper training before handling larger vehicles like road trains. CJ highlighted her unique lifestyle of flying to Western Australia to drive road trains a...
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42:22
Haiden Watkins discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry.
Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He exp...
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29:23
Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry.
https://rktrainingacademy.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamclarissarankin/Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry. She discusses...
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29:06
Encouraging Women To Consider Careers In Traditionally Male-Dominated Fields With Ken Midgett
Lindsey Trent and Ken Midgett discuss the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Ed (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences with encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, suc...
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