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Transition Trucking Awards

Nominations Now Open for the 2025 Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence Award

Do you know a veteran who has successfully transitioned into a trucking career? Nominations are now open through June 24, 2025 at transitiontrucking.org. Honoring Our Heroes Behind the Wheel: The

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NGT at MATS

Next Gen Trucking Brings the Next Generation to MATS

The Mid-America Trucking Show (MATS) was more than a trade show—it was a launching pad for future careers. This year, nearly 600 Career and Technical Education (CTE) students attended MATS

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Dave Dein Presenting

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

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NGT at CTE

CTE Continues to Gain Traction

Having just returned from the Educating for Careers Conference in Sacramento, California it was amazing to see the momentum being carried into the CTE sector. In just a few years

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Ben- March Student of the Month

🌟 March Student of the Month: Ben Marshall

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

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Students at Career Fair

Investing in the Future: The ROI of Early Talent Development

The trucking industry is facing a workforce crisis—Baby Boomers are retiring, birth rates are declining, and too many young people are unaware of the high-wage, high-demand careers available in trucking

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Noah Lucas earned his CDL license shortly after graduating from high school in 2024.

From High School to the Driver’s Seat: How One Graduate Fast-Tracked His Future with a CDL

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
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From Student to Successful Entrepreneur

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
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Stories of Impact and Perseverance: Announcing Our Student of the Month Series

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
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Next Top Talent

Nominate Your Next Top Talent Today!

Nominate a standout driver or technician under 30 by October 9.

Let’s celebrate the next generation leading the way in trucking.

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