Student of the Month

Eastern Wyoming College | Truck Driver Training Program Raised on a farm, Robert “Bo” Baumgartner has always had a passion for trucks and the trucking industry. Growing up around agriculture and equipment helped shape his interest in becoming a professional driver and showed him the important role trucking plays in keeping America moving. One of […]

Lincoln Technical Institute | Instructor: Patrick Hoisington | Diesel Technician We’re proud to recognize Jessica McDonald as this month’s Student of the Month for her dedication, work ethic, and passion for the diesel industry. Jessica’s journey into diesel technology was inspired early on by her father, a diesel mechanic. That foundation sparked her interest in understanding […]

Toledo Public Schools | Truck Driver Training Program Abigail’s passion for trucking started long before she entered the classroom. Growing up in a family connected to transportation, she learned early that the road represents freedom, independence, and opportunity. With an uncle who owns his own truck and a family that enjoys riding motorcycles together, Abigail […]

Bridging Communities Regional Career & Technical Center in New Kent, VA | Instructor:  Charlie Robertson | Diesel Technician 🔧 A Passion for Power and Performance From a young age, Brenden has been fascinated by big equipment and diesel engines — not just the power they produce, but how they work, how they sound, and the mechanics behind […]

Patterson High School | Truck Driver Training Program The Next Generation in Trucking Association is proud to recognize Marcus David Almodovar, a senior at Patterson High School, as our January Student of the Month. Marcus was inspired to enroll in the trucking program after watching his sister successfully complete the course two years ago. Since […]

Toledo Public Schools – CDL A ProgramInstructor: Jeffrey Cole The Next Generation in Trucking Association is proud to recognize Brooklyn Tucker as our December Student of the Month! Brooklyn is an exceptional student in the Toledo Public Schools CDL A program, where she has demonstrated determination, maturity, and a genuine passion for a career behind the wheel. […]

Parke Heritage High School – Rockville, Indiana Parke Heritage High School is shaping the future of transportation one student at a time. Their CDL program, launched in January 2023 through an Enroll, Enlist, Employ grant, has quickly become a model for how rural schools can create meaningful, high-skill career pathways. What started with a single […]

Patterson High School – Patterson, CaliforniaInstructor: Dave Dein Victor Calderon has been named the Next Generation in Trucking Student of the Month for October! Victor is part of the innovative truck driving program at Patterson High School — one of the first high schools in the nation to offer commercial driving education. 🚛 Student Spotlight […]

Congratulations to Trentyn Baker, Nelson County Area Technology CenterTeacher: Scott Thompson, Heavy Equipment Sciences & ELDT Instructor The Next Generation in Trucking is proud to recognize Trentyn Baker as our Student of the Month for September 2025! From a young age, Trentyn was inspired by his dad and grandfather, riding along with them in trucks […]

Diesel Technology Student, Lincoln Technical Institute – East Windsor, Connecticut We’re proud to recognize Anthony Simms as our Student of the Month! Anthony’s passion, leadership, and commitment to learning make him a standout in the Diesel Technology program at Lincoln Tech. Anthony has a natural talent for tackling tough challenges—especially solving difficult faults in trucks […]

What inspired you to pursue a career in trucking? I wanted to explore job opportunities in the military and find a role that involves travel. What has been your favorite part of the program so far? My favorite part of this program has been gaining the experience and opportunity to learn how to drive a […]