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
Using JoBehaviors' behavioral assessment in the Trucking Industry.
The Informational presentation and discussion meeting covered Job Behaviors, a pre-employment platform focusing on behavioral assessments for job success. Specific assessments for different transportation roles were discussed, highlighting critical behavioral traits for truck drivers. The meeting also touched on the impact of Job Behaviors on diversity, safety, and vocational training programs. A demo of the assessment on the NextGen website was provided, emphasizing its benefits in identifying students likely to succeed and matching individuals to jobs they enjoy based on intrinsic behaviors.
Notes
🎙️ Introduction and Sponsors (00:11 - 00:49)
Welcome to Nextgen talks
Guests: Mark from Job Behaviors, Dave from NextGen Trucking and Patterson High School
Sponsors: Walmart, XBO, Averit Express, Forward air, CH Robinson
💼 Job Behaviors Overview (00:49 - 04:28)
Pre-employment platform for behavioral assessments
Based on job analysis with proven top performers
Generates ~500 behaviors for each job category
Focuses on behavioral match rather than personality type
Concept: "Enroll for behavior, train for skill"
75-80% of job success is behavioral, 25% technical
🚛 Job Behaviors in Transportation (04:28 - 06:35)
Specific assessments for different roles (e.g., over-the-road drivers, delivery drivers, diesel technicians)
Online delivery, takes about 10 minutes to complete
Results reported in 1-5 star rating system
Higher scores indicate better alignment with top performers
Experience not a significant factor in behavioral match
🧠 Behavioral Traits for Truck Drivers (06:35 - 09:34)
Mark provides examples of critical behaviors for successful truck drivers
Behaviors include self-control, patience, self-motivation, communication skills
Assessment provides actionable information for young people
Can boost confidence in career choices
🏫 Dave's Experience with Job Behaviors (09:34 - 12:31)
Implementation at Patterson program changed student demographics
Increase in top-performing students enrolling in truck driving class
Students developed passion for trucking industry
Assessment served as a motivator for students
🚺 Diversity and Safety Impact (12:32 - 14:45)
Increase in female enrollment after implementing Job Behaviors assessment
Company using assessment experiencing best safety record in 20 years
Potential to demonstrate to insurance companies the reliability of younger drivers
🔧 Diesel Tech Programs (14:45 - 17:22)
Job Behaviors assessment useful for selecting students for popular diesel tech programs
Autotech training candidate assessment available
Assessment helps identify traits for success in vocational training programs
Can help convince skeptical parents or significant others
🖥️ Demo of Assessment on NextGen Site (17:22 - 21:13)
Located under the Student tab on NextGen website
Assessment consists of paired behaviors for candidates to choose from
Takes 8-10 minutes to complete
Results instantly available
🎓 Benefits and Conclusion (21:13 - 23:11)
Tool for teachers and counselors to identify students likely to succeed
Helps with industry retention by matching people to jobs they enjoy
Focus on intrinsic behaviors rather than just skills
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