For many high school students, senior year is filled with uncertainty about the future. For Carlos Lopez, Technician – Sacramento, California (SAC), it marked the beginning of his career. While
After reading the recent FedEx Freight article about Carlos Lopez, I felt compelled to share my thoughts on what his journey represents for our community and our industry. For many
In the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) industry, technical competency is only half the equation. We can train a student to master double-clutching, memorize a flawless 90-step pre-trip inspection and back
Members of the trucking industry are in a unique position to help stop human trafficking This episode of “NGT Talks” explores how the trucking industry and CDL training programs can play an
As federal lawmakers negotiate spending levels for fiscal 2027, a nationwide coalition of 96 businesses and business associations, including NJBIA, is urging Congress to maintain or increase federal funding for workforce development programs. Business Leaders United for Workforce Partnerships (BLU), an
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 13-19, 2026), we have the opportunity to recognize the professional drivers who keep our country moving every day. At Next Gen Trucking, we spend much of
By Dave Dein – September 10, 2026 Free wellness video series confronts staggering driver health crisis The commercial trucking industry has spent decades investing billions of dollars in safety technology, aerodynamics and
AJOT Newsroom | Sep 08 2026 at 12:15 PM C.H. Robinson, the global leader in Lean AI supply chains, is set to kick off its celebrations for National Truck Driver
By Linda Garner-Bunch – August 31, 2026 The trucking industry spends a lot of time talking about how to attract the next generation. The NEXT Top Talent Award focuses on something just
Truckers News Staff (TN) Aug 20, 2026 The search for the trucking industry’s top young driver and diesel technician is about to get started. The Next Generation in Trucking Association
BOSTON, MA, UNITED STATES, July 24, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ — Fastport, a workforce solutions company connecting job seekers with careers in trucking, transportation, and logistics, has been named a 2026 Career Catalyst
From Patterson High School For the Patterson IrrigatorJul 30, 2026 Patterson High School is expanding its Supply Chain and Logistics Management Department with the addition of veteran truck driver and
Sponsored: Descartes Systems July 9, 2026 Driver expectations are changing fast. Are you keeping up? Today’s drivers expect more—and fleets that adapt will win the talent race. In this session, industry
PATTERSON, Calif. — Patterson High School (PHS) became the national epicenter for high school commercial driver’s license (CDL) education during this year’s Train the Trainer event June 1-2. As the
Recognition Highlights YMX’s Commitment to Building the Next Generation of Yard Logistics and Transportation Professionals HENDERSON, Nev., June 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — YMX Logistics, a leading national third-party logistics provider specializing
By Lindsey Trent, Next Generation in Trucking – June 15, 2026 For years, the trucking industry has wrestled with the same challenge — finding qualified drivers. While many companies continue
By Dana Guthrie – June 12, 2026 HENDERSON, Nev. — YMX Logistics is celebrating receiving a 2026 Career Catalyst Award from the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT). Presented in partnership with The National Transportation
Jun 14, 2026 | Regional News Torrington, WY (RELEASE) June 14th, 2026 — Recent high school graduate and Eastern Wyoming College Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) program completer Bo Baumgartner was recognized during
posted by AJOT | Jun 10 2026 at 11:48 AM Averitt has been named a recipient of the 2026 Career Catalyst Award, presented by the Next Generation in Trucking Association.
Workforce Pell funding could become one of the most significant opportunities the trucking industry has seen in years — but CDL programs will need to prepare now. Beginning July 1, 2026, Workforce
In 1972, Congress enacted the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants, later named after Senator Claiborne Pell. A man of deep conviction, Pell believed that the true strength of the United States
The Next Generation in Trucking Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Career Catalyst Awards. The award, presented in partnership with the National Transportation Institute (NTI) and Engine, recognizes
May 13, 2026 Garner Trucking, the Official Transportation Partner of Spire Motorsports since 2023, will be featured as the primary sponsor aboard Michael McDowell’s No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for
May 8, 2026 The driver pipeline is shifting. This session unpacks where momentum is building — and where critical gaps remain — across next-generation trucking and private fleet operations. This
By Dave Dein, Next Generation in Trucking Association – May 6, 2026 In 1972, Congress enacted the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants, which was later re-named after U.S. Sen. Claiborne Pell.
By Dave Dein – April 21, 2026 For a CDL instructor, connecting your students to the broader industry is the most effective way to transform a trainee into a career
Greg Micek – April 14, 2026 In a sprawling FedEx parking lot in West Sacramento, dozens of truck drivers guided big rigs through a course marked by cones and tape
The awards recognize organizations creating sustainable career pathways for students and early-career professionals in trucking and logistics. March 25, 2026 – Fleetowner Key takeaways Applications are open for the Next Generation
Mar 23, 2026 www.truckersnews.com The Next Generation in Trucking Association today announced the launch of its second annual Career Catalyst Awards, recognizing companies across the trucking industry that are creating
by trucknews.com March 23, 2026 The Next Generation in Trucking Association has launched its second annual Career Catalyst Awards, expanding the program to recognize a broader range of companies working to
By Dave Dein – March 20, 2026 As educators and instructors in the trucking industry, we often measure success by pass rates and pre-trip inspections. But the true intrinsic reward
by Krystyna Shchedrina March 20, 2026 The trucking industry may not be facing immediate driver shortages, but a weak and inconsistent pipeline of new drivers and technicians entering the workforce
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:
By Bruce Guthrie – February 19, 2026 Washington, D.C. — Organizations around the trucking industry are reacting to the news released late Wednesday afternoon (Feb. 18, 2026) that the U.S. Department
By Dave Dein – February 10, 2026 thetrucker.com Let’s talk about my early days as a teacher. Were there misconceptions on my part about what it meant to be an
By Dave Dein – January 12, 2026 FacebookTwitterEmailShare If you are involved in the training of CDL drivers it is pretty safe to say that you do what you do
Mediaplanet NEW YORK, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Truck drivers are the engine behind the American economy — delivering food, medicine, essential goods, and nearly every product that keeps daily life functioning. Yet
By Larry Adams November 5, 2025 CHICAGO — The NAFCD + NBMDA kicked off its 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual Convention and again this year brought together leading distributors and
By Cliff Abbott – October 30, 2025 The three-year Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) program, designed to pave the way for allowing 18- to 20-year-old CDL holders to operate in interstate commerce, is set
Logisticize is proud to announce that Caleb Varner, a highly skilled and dedicated diesel mechanic, has been awarded the Next Top Talent Award from NextGEN trucking, recognizing his outstanding contributions
NEWS PROVIDED BY Women In Trucking Association, Inc. Oct 15, 2025, 05:15 ET – PR Newswire ARLINGTON, Va., Oct. 15, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced today four finalists for
Leah Shaver – Oct. 14, 2025 Declining interest in college highlights opportunities for fleets to engage the younger generation seeking lucrative, rewarding, and meaningful careers. I dove into the results
October 9, 2025 – Timothy Benefield, Sr. Dave Dein is the CDL Coordinator and Instructor for the acclaimed Patterson High School Trucking Program. His father, Philip Dein, served four and
By Sarah Mervosh NYTimes News Service | Monday, September 29, 2025, 12:05 a.m. The U.S. military is seeing lower scores on its Armed Forces Qualification Test. At Texas State Technical
By Dana Guthrie – September 18, 2025 FacebookTwitterEmailShare LOUISVILLE, Ky. — The Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGTA) is announcing the winners and finalists of the inaugural 2025 NEXT Top Talent Award. “I
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
Why young professionals are swapping white collars for blue Sept 7, 2025 – By Natalia Galicza Ricardo Jimenez didn’t really know what he wanted to be. At one point, he
By Denise Williams | Channel Connection This stretch of September from the 14th through the 21st is sure to be filled with barbecues, giveaways, and additional fun activities as fleet owners, distributors, nonprofits,
By Dana Guthrie – September 12, 2025 EDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — C.H. Robinson is set to celebrate the truck drivers and carriers who keep our supply chains moving with activities from coast
Sept 2, 2025 – Not only are logistics professionals struggling with the ongoing driver shortage, but they are also dealing with an ageing workforce, as recent Tech.co data reveals. The industry could
August 15, 2025 – Chicago—NAFCD + NBMDA will continue their tradition of giving back to the industries they serve through their Give-Back Programs at the 2025 NAFCD + NBMDA Annual
August 14, 2025 – In June, a panel of trucking experts came together to discuss where the industry will find its next crop of truck drivers. OOIDA Executive Vice President
July 24, 2025 – Do you know an exceptional young truck driver or technician? The Next Generation in Trucking Association wants to hear about them! The NEXT Top Talent Award celebrates exceptional drivers and
July 8, 2025 – When you look at the demographics of the trucking industry, Gen Z is underrepresented in many roles, including drivers. Key takeaways: Labor challenges are nothing new
June 26, 2025 — Trucking educators from nine U.S. states and one Canadian province gathered at Patterson High School (PHS) June 2-3 for the Train the Trainer event, presented by
June 19, 20205 – If trucking wants to fix its driver retention problem, then the industry needs to take a long look in the mirror. That was OOIDA Executive Vice
May 29, 2025 – The trucking workforce won’t survive without a steady talent pipeline. We talk to the founder of NextGen Trucking about strategies to make your open roles appeal to
May 14, 2025 – Christenson Transportation is proud to announce that it has been recognized as one of the recipients of the Next Generation in Trucking Association’s 2025 Career Catalyst
May 9, 2025 – On Episode 836 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Next Generation in Trucking’s Lindsey Trent about the company’s Career Catalyst award, which honors the
May 6, 2025 – It’s no secret that the trucking industry faces labor challenges, though there’s debate over what exactly the problem is: high driver turnover or a true driver