Sept. 18, 2025 – Kevin Jones
Discover how Descartes and NextGen Trucking partner to build the future transportation industry talent pipeline and inspire the next generation of logistics leaders.
Key Highlights
- Industry partnerships are crucial for tackling workforce shortages and developing future trucking leaders.
- Descartes is enhancing last-mile delivery with tools that improve efficiency, visibility, and growth in distribution networks.
- NextGen Trucking focuses on education and community engagement to create sustainable career pathways for young talent.
- Combining operational skills with digital literacy is essential for success in today’s data-driven supply chains.
- Collaborative efforts between companies, educators, and communities are shaping the future of transportation workforce development.
In this QuickChat, Kevin Jones, content director of Fleet Owner, talks with Cyndi Brandt, Vice President of Fleet Solutions at Descartes, and Lindsey Trent, president and co-founder of NextGen Trucking, about how industry partnerships are shaping the transportation industry talent pipeline. Together, they highlight innovative approaches to tackling the workforce shortage and ensuring the next generation of leaders in trucking and logistics.