Next Generation in Trucking (NGT is proud to host our upcoming Train the Trainer event on June 2–3 at Patterson High School in Patterson, California, led by nationally recognized educator and NGT Co-Founder Dave Dein.
This two-day professional development experience is designed for instructors launching or growing high school Commercial Driver Training Programs. Whether new to trucking education or looking to deepen your impact, Train the Trainer equips you with tools, strategies, and hands-on experiences to elevate your teaching and help students thrive.
“The Train the Trainer is provided to assist instructors who may be new to the profession in all the components that make up the Next Generation in Trucking curriculum model,” says Dave Dein. “What makes the curriculum so unique and differentiates it from a typical truck driving school is its focus on creating the right mindset within the students before initiating the driving skill sets.”
What You’ll Experience:
- Simulator Training with Enrique Allen Mar from Advanced Training Systems
- ELDT Theory Training and instructional techniques
- A full tour of Patterson High School’s award-winning Supply Chain Program
- Networking with other CTE instructors and trucking education leaders
- Curriculum resources and classroom strategies tailored for Gen Z learners
- Tools to help students develop both hard skills and the soft skills of professionalism
“The goal of the program is to enable graduates to have long, healthy careers along with the qualities and attributes necessary to be considered a professional driver rather than just a driver,” Dein shares. “This is our chance to change the industry for the better and bring back the old school values and passion that is so desperately needed back to our highways.”
Event Details:
- June 2: 7:45 AM – 7:00 PM
- June 3: 8:00 AM – 11:30 AM
- Location: Patterson High School, Patterson, CA
- Cost: $500 for non-members | $300 for NGT members (Membership is $300/year)
- Scholarships are available—apply early!
This event offers a front-row seat to a proven model for developing young talent and preparing them for a professional life on the road. Whether you’re starting a new program or refining an existing one, Train the Trainer will leave you inspired, equipped, and connected.
👉 RSVP by May 15th to secure your spot!
Have questions or need scholarship info? Email us at [email protected]
Together, we’re steering the future of trucking—one instructor at a time.