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
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 highlights the critical role of environmental compliance and safety in transportation, detailing Elise's responsibilities in managing hazardous materials and ensuring environmental regulations are met. She shares insights about Alaska West Express's operations, including unique logistics challenges in remote areas like the North Slope and the use of ice roads. Elise emphasizes the supportive and family-oriented culture of the trucking industry, reflecting on her diverse job responsibilities and the opportunities for growth and professional development it offers. She concludes with valuable advice for aspiring young professionals looking to explore various career paths within the industry.
Alaska West Express - https://www.lynden.com/awe/
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The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America.
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