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.
Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent
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 issue in the trucking industry by training candidates aged 18 to 21. Tim and Joe highlighted their company's participation reasons, program setup, trainer requirements, and benefits for young drivers.
Feedback from participants indicated positive experiences with the program, emphasizing family support and career passion among young drivers. The discussion emphasized the importance of carriers joining the program to improve industry image and gather data on safety comparisons between younger and older drivers. They discussed the importance of selecting responsible and safety-oriented individuals for truck driving roles, highlighting the significance of professionalism and image in the industry. Embracing training programs was emphasized as a way to improve the industry, with a focus on technology advancements and acceptance among younger drivers.
https://nussbaum.com/
https://garnertrucking.com/
https://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/sdap
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