By Dave Dein – February 23, 2026
The Patterson High School (PHS) trucking program is not like any other trucking driving school in the nation.
As our program has evolved and developed, we asked ourselves: How do we share this with other schools in an easy-to-follow format?
The answer: A curriculum guide, of course!
Three years ago, the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT) raised enough grant funding, thanks in part to generous donations from the Knorr-Bremse Group and the PepsiCo Foundation. Working in partnership with the Education Development Center, we created a free, turnkey curriculum guide designed for both first-year and veteran teachers alike.
Finally, the missing link was created!
Now schools have a tangible resource that outlines the entire program from start to finish.
Not so fast. The curriculum guide is just the beginning and not the sole solution.
We see the curriculum guide in the same way we see giving a new driver information on how to drive a truck: A little information can be deadly if not fully understood and mastered before going out onto the road.
It would be irresponsible on our part if we created a curriculum guide and left it open to interpretation on how to use and implement its contents.