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Dave Dein Presenting
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Train the Trainer – Preparing the Next Generation of Instructors and Drivers

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

Truck
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Trucking industry eager to attract younger drivers

Driver shortage prompts action from legislators January 30, 2025 – The United States trucking industry continues to face a significant challenge: a shortage of drivers. As of late 2024, the American Trucking Association (ATA) estimated that the industry was short more than 80,000 drivers, with projections suggesting this number could

Trucking cares foundation
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Trucking Cares Donates Record $200,000 in 2024

Jan 13, 2025 – The Trucking Cares Foundation donated $200,000 for a wide variety of charitable causes in 2024, from supporting disaster relief and workforce development to combatting human trafficking and deadly fentanyl. trucking.org

Giving Tuesday
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Giving Tuesday a time to contribute to those who aid truckers in need

If you spend any amount of time on popular social media sites, you no doubt have seen your stream of posts filled with ads for Black Friday sales. Black Friday — tomorrow — is traditionally seen as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season, with some merchants opening at the

Dave Dein Presenting
Association News

Train the Trainer – Preparing the Next Generation of Instructors and Drivers

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

Dave with Student Driver
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Teens Are Being Trained to Drive 18-Wheelers Amid Truck Driver Shortage

Hiring teenagers might help with the nationwide truck driver shortage, but you still don’t generally see them behind the wheel of a big rig. Now that’s changing. Inside Edition spoke to a California 17-year-old, named Isabella, as she trained behind the wheel. Inside Edition