Founded in 2021, the Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career field; to create and partner with career technical education (CTE) programs at secondary and postsecondary institutions; and encourage the training of young people in the trucking industry by connecting 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. Membership consists of industry stakeholders who share our mission: students, teachers, schools, truck drivers, diesel technicians, business professionals, partners, and sponsors.
What We Do
BUILD & STRENGTHEN High School CDL truck driver, diesel tech and supply chain logistics programs throughout North America
PROMOTE trucking as a positive career choice
EDUCATE high school administration, teachers, and counselors, students and parents on the benefits and opportunities in the trucking industry
LOBBY for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program and Trucking in Career Technical Education (CTE)
PROVIDE updated educational resources and curriculum to create a new wave of CDL drivers, technicians and supply chain professionals who are trained to the highest standards
FOCUS on diversity, equity and inclusion
CELEBRATE SUCCESS we foster a supportive community for young people in the trucking industry and recognize outstanding achievements through initiatives such as the Student of the Month Award, the Rookies Under 30 Program, and the Career Catalyst Award
CONNECT & SERVE as a liaison between schools and trucking partners to provide a pipeline of talented, trained drivers, technicians and supply chain logistics professionals