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
Jan 27, 2025 – An organization that introduces high school students to the trucking industry has created two new awards. truckersnews.com
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
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
November 25, 2024 – Where is our next generation of truck drivers, technicians, and other trucking people going to come from? Lindsey Trent has been working to find an answer. Truckinginfo.com
Nov. 13, 2024 – Last month, I had the opportunity to attend the 97th Annual National FFA Convention in Indianapolis, where I discussed careers in transportation with the youth of America in the Next Generation in Trucking Association booth. Bulk Transporter
Under the guidance of his instructor, Scott Thompson, Ben has excelled in the Entry-Level Driver Training Program, demonstrating both exceptional academic performance and hands-on skills. He embodies the qualities of a professional driver—dedicated, driven, and always eager to learn. Ben truly understands the power of people, place, and purpose, making him a leader among his
During a Freshman Focus event at Page County High in spring 2024, Noah met FastForward career coach Lisa Heiser. Last spring was the first time Workforce Solutions participated in Freshman Focus events, an initiative providing orientation, registration, advising and workforce coaching to students while they’re still in high school.
Because he qualified for FastForward funding, two-thirds of the $6,000 CDL tuition were covered through grant moneys.
After graduating from the Patterson High School (PHS) Trucking Program, Ricardo Jimenez launched his own trucking company while attending the University of California, Merced. By his junior year, he expanded to a second truck and hired his first driver. After graduating with a 4.0 GPA in Management and Business Economics, he added a third truck to his fleet.
Drew, a student at Parke Heritage High School, exemplifies the transformative impact of our mission. Recently, Drew was offered a job with a national trucking company in Kentucky—even before obtaining his CDL permit! Drew’s starting offer? A $75,000 salary with the potential for even more based on performance.
And here’s the most remarkable part: Drew is only 18 years old. While many his age are considering how to tackle rising student debt, Drew is already stepping into a career with stability, growth, and promise.