Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent

This chat centered on an High School biodiesel program in Ohio involving ( Principal Eric Lawson   lawsone@blan.org )  ( Ms. Harpen, Chemistry Instructor,  harpena@blan.org ) (Mr. Bronson, Diesel Tech Instructor,  ronsonG@greatoaks.com), and two former students Jacob, and Rianna. They teach biofuel production, especially from used oil sources like a biker bar's fryer oil, offering hands-on learning for high school chemistry an...

CJ discussed progression in obtaining truck driving licenses and emphasized the need for proper training before handling larger vehicles like road trains. CJ highlighted her unique lifestyle of flying to Western Australia to drive road trains at a gold mine.

She shed light on her involvement in a campaign creating awareness about truck drivers' needs on roads. This initiative aimed to improve communication between dri...

Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He explains that brokers connect vendors with suppliers or purchasers to facilitate transactions and make money from it. Haiden describes the variety of tasks he handles as a broker, including...

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Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry. She discusses her journey into trucking, the different social media platforms she uses to connect with her audience, and why she loves being an owner-operator. Clarissa also highlights the importance of safety in trucking and encourages wome...

Lindsey Trent and Ken Midgett discuss the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Ed (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences with encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as plumbing and diesel technology. Ken emphasizes the need for a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters confidence in female students. He also highlights the role of work-based l...

Jason Wang, the founder and CEO of Free World, discusses the challenges faced by individuals with criminal histories when reentering society. He highlights the financial burden they face due to low-paying jobs and accumulated debts. Jason shares his personal story of growing up in poverty and experiencing abuse, which led him down a dark path resulting in incarceration. He explains how he became involved in criminal justice reform ...

Dave Dein, the CDL coordinator and instructor at Patterson High School in California, shares his experience with forming an advisory board for their truck driving program. The advisory board consists of local trucking companies who contribute to the program and help guide its development. They meet quarterly or every six months and have ongoing conversations outside of official meetings. The industry partners participate in various...

Jake Kepich is the Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Technician Instructor at the Center of Applied Technology North in Severn, MD.  In this podast, Lindsey and Jake speak about Advisory Boards.  His program is certified by ASE Education Foundation and AED Associated Equipment Distributors.  It prepares students for the shift towards electric vehicles and hydrogen power in the industry. The advisory board plays an important role in the pro...

Dave Brannon from Evans Delivery hosted a Touch A Truck event and received support from Ron Scholler of TransEdge, who donated a 2024 Volvo sleeper truck for the event. They discuss the importance of the trucking industry, especially in delivering essential goods. TransEdge is looking for diesel technicians to join their team as it plays a crucial role in keeping trucks on the road.

We discuss the opportunities and challen...

Mee Hee Smith, Early Career Manager at XPO, talks about her background and role within the company. She explains that XPO created her position to focus on talent pipelining and developing partnerships with local communities. The conversation touches on the importance of workforce boards and their involvement in training programs for the trucking industry. Additionally, Mee Hee mentions the success of XPO's internship program a...

Can data and technology marry to create a platform that brings the best quality driver  candidates to work for you?  Kyle Soukup from Trucker Recruiters is disrupting the trucking industry through the new platform his team has built to provide the best possible candidate to fill driver positions.      

 "But that's one of the fundamental components of Trucker Recruiters. And that's really where the platform ...

The transcript is a conversation between Lindsey Trent from Next Gen Trucking and Eric Sauer, President and CEO of the California Trucking Association. In the first part, they discuss truck driver appreciation events and the importance of recognizing the trucking industry's contribution to the economy. They also talk about the California Trucking Association and its role as one of the largest state trucking associations in the...

In this episode, Lindsey Trent talks with Hans Galland and Kay of Beyond Trucks.  They discuss issues relating to the trucking industry's need to implement more technology and the impact it has on the employees and operations.  As we move into the next generation of leaders within a company, change can be hard.  However, if there is a focus on technology, processes can become easier leading to higher visibility and more profit...

In this episode Lindsey talks with Brian Dupor, Team Lead of Recruiters for DB Schenker.   Lindsey and Brian discuss how he got in the business, the pros and cons of different roles in the trucking industry, and taking the opportunity to go to schools and talk with the youth about careers in trucking.  

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