By Dana Guthrie – September 18, 2025
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGTA) is announcing the winners and finalists of the inaugural 2025 NEXT Top Talent Award.
“I am in awe of the participation by fleets who took the time to nominate and celebrate such a vital cohort of their workforce — those younger than 30 who are diligently pursuing the fantastic, rewarding careers that trucking offers in professional truck driving jobs and as diesel technicians,” said Lindsey Trent, president and founder of NGTA. “Reading through this year’s nominations, there are dozens of amazing stories about young people in our industry, and their work ethic, their commitment, and their promise for what’s ahead for trucking. From those as young as 14 already excelling in their family’s trucking business to those who’ve already worked their way through the ranks into coordinator roles, it was a tall task to narrow this year’s list down to the winners and even harder to select the Grand Champions. Isaiah and Joe were exemplary and I extend my highest congratulations to them as this year’s NEXT Top Talent Award Grand Champions.”
The NEXT Top Talent Award is a national recognition program that celebrates young CDL drivers and diesel technicians under the age of 30 who are setting a new standard for excellence, professionalism and purpose in the trucking industry.