From Classroom to Big Rigs: Building Tomorrow’s Trucking Workforce

Trucking isn’t just about the open road—it’s about the next generation stepping up to drive the industry forward! Lindsey Trent, President of Next Generation in Trucking Association, is on a mission to turn classrooms into career paths and build a strong, skilled workforce for the future. Join host Nate Johnson on this episode of Driving Forward as they unveil how to promote trucking careers, enhance training programs, and connect young talent with industry opportunities. Lindsey shares her inspiring journey in launching Next Gen Trucking, her work within Career & Technical Education (CTE), and how partnerships with schools, associations, and businesses are creating a skilled, diverse, and sustainable workforce. From celebrating students’ successes to investing in initiatives like TruckFit, Lindsey is proving that trucking isn’t just a job, it’s a future worth investing in!