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/sdapTHANK YOU to our Sponsors!DHL - www.dhl-usa.com/supplychainLouisville Paving - https://loupaving.com/KKW - https://www.kkwtrucks.com/Fusion Now - https://fusionnow.io/Gordon Food Service - https://www.gfs.com/en-usMidwest Carriers - https://drivemidwest.com/Usher Transport - https://www.ushertransport.com/Koch Companies - https://kochtrucking.com/business-lines/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.Visit our website:  www.nextgentruckers.orgContact us at:  [email protected] us on socials here:FacebookInstagramYoutubeLinkedInTikTok