Membership

JOIN US TO DRIVE CHANGE TOGETHER!

Founded in 2021, the Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association with the mission to promote trucking as a positive career choice, build pathways to employment by creating and supporting education and training programs, connect talent with industry employers, and celebrate the achievements of students, young professionals, and companies.

NGT’s membership includes a diverse network of industry stakeholders, including students exploring career options, educators shaping future professionals, truck drivers and diesel technicians providing essential expertise, business professionals driving industry growth, and partners and sponsors providing vital support. These members play a crucial role in shaping the future of trucking by sharing knowledge, mentoring the next generation, advocating for industry advancements, and fostering a collaborative environment that ensures a strong and sustainable future for the industry.

“NGT is championing trucking careers to tomorrow’s workforce. When you join, not only are you helping the trucking industry create their future workforce, but you are also introducing a young person to a high wage, high skill, high demand career path that can impact their life forever.”

Lindsey

“What I love most about Next Gen Trucking’s mission is that we get to be a part of something that is going to literally transform the trucking industry as well as student’s lives in a positive and meaningful way. Join today and help us ensure that schools have the proper resources and tools to successfully implement a high school CDL program.”

DAVE

WHAT WE DO

BUILD & STRENGTHEN High School CDL truck driver, diesel tech and supply chain logistics programs throughout North America

PROMOTE trucking as a positive career choice

EDUCATE high school administration, teachers, and counselors, students and parents on the benefits and opportunities in the trucking industry

LOBBY for the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program and Trucking in Career Technical Education (CTE)

PROVIDE updated educational resources and curriculum to create a new wave of CDL drivers, technicians and supply chain professionals who are trained to the highest standards

FOCUS on diversity, equity and inclusion

CELEBRATE SUCCESS we foster a supportive community for young people in the trucking industry and recognize outstanding achievements through initiatives such as the Student of the Month Award, the Rookies Under 30 Program, and the Career Catalyst Award

CONNECT & SERVE as a liaison between schools and trucking partners to provide a pipeline of talented, trained drivers, technicians and supply chain logistics professionals

MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS

PARTNERSHIPS with Career Technical Education in your areas

PRIORITY consideration in directing where we start school programs

RECOGNITION celebrate the achievements of young professionals in your organization

INDUSTRY REPRESENTATION across skilled workforce groups, student organizations and career preparatory associations

UTILIZE our Nationally Registered DOL Apprenticeship program

PIPELINE of trained drivers, technicians and supply chain professionals

BETTER UNDERSTANDING of Gen Z and how to make your opportunities attractive

OVERSIGHT of standardized curriculum and industry-recognized credentials

EXPAND your professional network of peers, experts and providers

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS to our resource library including data collected by NGT, promotional materials and workforce development toolkit

Join the Next Generation in Trucking Association

MEMBERSHIP DUES

Students, Allied, & Carrier

High School / Student: Free
Retired / Disabled: $10
Professional Driver / Technician: $30
Individual / Non-Driver / Technician: $60
School / Association / Municipality: $300
Carrier / Dealer (Under 250 employees): $600
Carrier / Dealer (Over 250 employees): $1200
Allied: $1500