Building Better Drivers: Apprenticeship Programs in Trucking with Dave Harrison from Fastport

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Harrison, the Executive Director of Fastport.Dave shares his diverse background—from military service to teaching and trucking—before detailing how he helped develop a military engagement program at JB Hunt Transport that incorporates apprenticeships. He outlines the advantages of these programs as effective tools for recruiting and retaining employees, emphasizing their benefits for employers such as liability protection, enhanced training standards, and access to resources without incurring costs. The conversation highlights the importance of fostering diverse participation, with a notable percentage of veterans and minorities, and encourages employers to collaborate with industry associations and government entities to successfully implement apprenticeship programs. Understanding Registered ApprenticeshipsExplanation of registered apprenticeships as a recruiting and retention toolBenefits of apprenticeships for employers, including liability protection and improved training standardsProcess of implementing an apprenticeship programCollaboration with industry associations and government agenciesDave Harrison - [email protected]://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-harrison-542879a0/Thank you to our sponsors!!www.atstrainingsystems.comwww.averittcareers.comwww.forwardair.comwww.xpo.comwww.driverwages.comwww.walmart.comThe 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