How the Next Generation of Trucking Starts in High School - Lindsey Trent & David Dein of Next Gen Trucking

We are thrilled to have Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein, co-founders of NextGenTrucking.org who's mission is to promote trucking as a positive career field; create programs that encourage CDL and Diesel Technician training of our nation's youth; and connect them to training and employment opportunities. The organization's volunteer leadership consists of industry professionals who are passionate about trucking, career technical education, and providing our emerging workforce with a pathway to well-paying and rewarding careers. You'll also hear from Diego, a student who is currently going through the program.  NextGenTrucking is helping the trucking industry access billions of dollars of funding for education programs that other industries already take advantage of every year.  Listen in to hear what their program does, how students can benefit, the potential impact for the industry, how you can get involved and much, much more! This episode is brought to you by RoseRocket.com - Modern trucking companies need modern software. Say goodbye to spreadsheets, manual processes, and contentious phone calls with your partners or customers asking where their freight is. With the Rose Rocket transportation management software, you can automate every part of the order— from automated order entry, to self-serve quoting, to advanced dispatching and on-demand track & trace — Rose Rocket makes running your business easier and more efficient. Visit roserocket.com to learn how the Rose Rocket TMS can streamline your business operations.