EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Through education, partnerships, and celebration, NGT is transforming trucking and supply chain industries into careers of choice for the next generation.
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Through education, partnerships, and celebration, NGT is transforming trucking and supply chain industries into careers of choice for the next generation.
YOUR ROAD TO THE FUTURE
The Next Generation in Trucking Association promotes careers in the trucking industry, builds and enhances school-based training programs, connects tomorrow’s workforce with today’s employers, and celebrates achievements across trucking — all to support a professional, skilled, and diverse supply chain.
OUR MISSION
DRIVING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Promote Trucking Careers
We work to highlight the trucking industry as an exciting and rewarding career path, showcasing the diverse opportunities available and inspiring the next generation to join the workforce.
Build and Enhance Training Programs
By partnering with schools, colleges, and industry leaders, we create and support innovative education and training programs that equip students with the skills they need to succeed in trucking and logistics.
Connect Tomorrow’s Workforce to Today’s Employers
We bridge the gap between young talent and industry employers, fostering meaningful connections that lead to job placements and fulfilling careers in trucking.
Celebrate Achievements Across Trucking
We recognize and honor the accomplishments of students, young professionals, and companies, highlighting their contributions to the growth and innovation of the trucking industry.
Thank You to Our Champion Members!
Start Your Journey
Students
Explore Careers in Trucking
Learn how to start a career in trucking, from driving and logistics to diesel technology.
Educators
Bring Trucking to Your School
Get guidance on starting or enhancing trucking programs and request industry partnerships.
Workforce Partners
Recruit the Next Generation
Access tools and strategies to attract, train, and retain young talent in your organization.
Resources
Explore Tools and Insights
Access downloadable educational materials, industry insights, podcasts, newsletters, and more.
NEXT GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
🌟 May Student of the Month: Robert “Bo” Baumgartner
🌟 April Student of the Month: Jessica McDonald
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🏆 Introducing the 2026 Career Catalyst Award Recipients
We`re proud to begin this series by recognizing Averitt as a 2026 Career Catalyst Award recipient.
Averitt isn`t just creating jobs, they`re building career pathways.
From paid internships and leadership development programs to their Dock-to-Driver initiative, Averitt is intentionally investing in the next generation of transportation professionals. Through strong partnerships with schools, workforce organizations, and industry programs, they`re helping students and early-career talent discover opportunities across logistics, operations, leadership, marketing, driving, and beyond.
What stood out most is Averitt`s commitment to long-term growth. Their culture of development, mentorship, internal advancement, and support has resulted in many associates building lifelong careers, with more than 22% of their workforce having been part of the Averitt team for over 20 years.
Congratulations to Averitt for helping shape the future of transportation through meaningful career opportunities, workforce development, and a people-first approach.
#CareerCatalystAwards #NextGenTrucking #WorkforceDevelopment #TransportationCareers #FutureOfWork #SupplyChainCareers
New episode dropping Thursday 🎙️
What does it take to compete with the best in the nation while still in high school?
This week on NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent sits down with instructor Scott Thompson and SkillsUSA bronze medalist Treavon Laning to talk about Treavon’s journey from growing up around farm equipment to becoming the only student from Kentucky to medal at the national Heavy Equipment Operations competition.
They also dive into Nelson County’s Heavy Equipment and CDL programs, the power of hands-on training, and how career and technical education is creating real pathways into transportation, construction, and the skilled trades.
Don’t miss this inspiring conversation about skill, grit, and the future of the workforce. 🚛
#NGTTalks #SkillsUSA #NextGenTrucking #CareerReady #SkilledTrades
🚛 Member Monday 🚛
Big impact starts with big commitment.
Help us recognize our renewing Champion-level member, Descartes Systems Group 👏
When you power global supply chains, you understand just how important the next generation is.
Descartes connects thousands of organizations across more than 160 countries through its Global Logistics Network, helping move freight, data, and decisions in real time.
And now, they’re continuing to help move something even bigger: the future of our workforce.
💡 Champion-level support = real investment in education
🌎 Bridging technology + trucking careers
🎓 Creating pathways from classroom → career
Because the future of logistics isn’t just about innovation… it’s about who’s next.
👏 Thank you for continuing to lead, invest, and believe in the mission of the Next Generation in Trucking Association
#MemberMonday #NextGenTrucking #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfTrucking #SupplyChain #LogisticsTech #CareerPathways #IndustryLeaders #BuildTheFuture #NGT
Today, we celebrate the fathers, father figures, and mentors who help guide the next generation on the road, in the shop, and in life.
In trucking, so much is passed down through example: hard work, resilience, and the pride of building a career that keeps this country moving.
To all the dads helping shape the future of this industry, thank you.
Happy Father’s Day. 🚛
#FathersDay #NextGenInTrucking #TruckingIndustry #FutureOfTrucking
The future of trucking doesn’t happen by accident. 🚛
Congratulations to the 2026 Career Catalyst recipients! These companies are investing in mentorship, training, school partnerships, career pathways, and opportunities that help move the next generation workforce forward.
Thank you for helping make trucking a career worth discovering.
#CareerCatalystAwards #NextGenTrucking #WorkforceDevelopment #TruckingIndustry #FutureOfTrucking
