Episode 34 | Season 2: Training the Next Generation of Safe & Skilled CDL Drivers | Safety-AI-Career Growth • Beyond the Classroom

Feedback on this episode? Send us a text!In this episode of Beyond the Classroom, Lindsey interviews James Drudge about how LCCC prepares the next generation of CDL drivers—from foundational safety and real-world skills to winter driving, AI-supported instruction, and employer-customized training options across Wyoming.Listeners will learn:• Why safety is the core of CDL training• How new drivers are taught real-world skills that prepare them for mountain and winter terrain• Why training hours matter for producing capable professional drivers• How AI and simulation tools are improving confidence and reducing risk• How LCCC partners with Wyoming employers to build their driver pipeline• Long-term career opportunities in trucking and transportationNew episodes release every Wednesday. Follow the show and never miss the latest conversations shaping Wyoming’s workforce and economy.