California Trucking Association - Eric Sauer, President & CEO

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Eric Sauer, President and CEO of the California Trucking Association.  They discuss the importance of truck driver appreciation events and recognizing the trucking industry's vital contribution to the economy. Eric shares his passion for the industry and the work of the California Trucking Association, one of the largest state trucking associations in the nation. They touch on various issues such as regulations, workforce development, environmental concerns, and funding initiatives for CDL training programs, including a bill that’s progressing through the Assembly to increase funding for CDL programs in California. They also discuss the shortage of diesel technicians and efforts to partner with schools to create more opportunities for graduates. The Truck Driving Championships in California are highlighted as an important event that showcases the industry’s significance. They emphasize the need to attract younger generations to trucking by raising awareness, improving pay rates, and increasing exposure through education programs. The conversation also explores advancements in technology, such as autonomous trucking, and the ongoing efforts to address the driver shortage by creating more opportunities and improving workforce outreach.https://www.caltrux.org/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