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
Driven to Succeed: Navigating Your Trucking Career with Joe and Caleb from Truck Drivers Best
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, highlighting Caleb's transition from construction to trucking at Nussbaum Transportation and Joe's long-term commitment to the company since 2012. The conversation emphasizes the importance of drivers thoroughly researching potential employers and advocating for in-person visits and detailed discussions with recruiters to address critical factors like pay and working conditions. They aim to empower truck drivers to make informed career decisions while addressing challenges such as high turnover rates in the industry. Future plans include an audiobook version and expanding resources to assist companies in improving driver retention. Listeners are encouraged to visit truckdriversbest.com for more information and to purchase the guide.
https://truckdriversbest.com/
🚛 Book Content and Industry Challenges
Focus on changing drivers' thinking about job selection
Importance of researching carriers before joining
Examining oneself before making career moves
Preserving work history and driving record
Addressing high turnover rates in the trucking industry
🔍 Career Advice for Drivers
Importance of in-person visits to potential employers
Thorough conversations with recruiters/hiring managers
Asking detailed questions about pay, home time, and working conditions
Taking notes during conversations with recruiters
Getting information in writing for future reference
🎯 Book Purpose and Future Plans
Book available at truckdriversbest.com
Aimed at improving truckers' careers and lowering driver turnover
Plans for audiobook version
Potential expansion to help companies improve retention
Focus on changing the "cents per mile" mindset in job selection
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