Education Station

On this episode of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Chico McCollum, CDL instructor at Bishop State Community College, for a wide-ranging conversation about how truck drivers are really trained—and why mindset, rhythm, and community matter as much as skill. Chico gives a behind-the-scenes look at Bishop State’s career technical education programs, including CDL trai...

On this episode of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac is joined by Missy Blair, M.Ed., Academic Director at Pima Community College’s Center for Transportation & Logistics, for an in-depth conversation about CDL training reform, education standards, and what real driver preparation should look like. The discussion centers on recent FMCSA enforcement of the Training Provider Regist...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio – Education Station, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jane Jazrawy of CarriersEdge to explore what proper driver training really looks like in today’s trucking industry. As regulators take a closer look at CDL schools and ELDT programs, Jimmy and Jane break down how training models have evolved, why many carriers are stepping away from running their own CDL schools,...

On this episode of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Mike Moscinski, Vice President of Trainco Truck Driving Schools, for an in-depth conversation about CDL training, driver standards, and the future of professional truck driving.duca Mike brings more than 30 years of experience in driver training and CDL examination, offering a rare behind-the-scenes look at how quality training pr...

On this edition of Education Station, Jimmy Mac talks with Michael Lasko, Assistant General Manager and Vice President of EHS and Quality at Boyle Transportation. Michael shares why investing in driver training is more than a compliance requirement—it’s an investment in drivers’ lives, careers, and trust. They discuss mission-specific training for specialized industries like hazmat, pharmaceutical...

Jimmy Mac talks with Ken Johnson, Executive Chairman of Leonard’s Express, about the future of driver training and the changes shaping the next wave of talent in trucking. Ken explains his experience with the 18 to 20 year old driver pilot program and shares what fleets can learn from bringing younger drivers into the industry. He discusses how different generations respond to training, why coachi...

In this week’s Education Station on Road Gang Radio, Jimmy Mac is joined by Jane Jazrawy of CarriersEdge to tackle one of the most important questions in trucking education: What makes a good trainer? There’s no shared definition of effective training across the industry. Jane and Jimmy explore whether carriers, drivers, and schools truly understand what quality training looks like — and how gaps...

On this edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Dave Harrison, Executive Director for Workforce Development, Government Programs, and Military Employment Issues at FASTPORT. Together, they dive into how registered apprenticeship programs are shaping the next generation of professional drivers and technicians. Dave explains how initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Program and th...

On this episode of Education Station with host Jimmy Mac, we’re joined by Nicholas Gonzalez, CDL Program Director, and Robert Clements, CDL Instructor at Johnson County Community College in Kansas. They discuss how JCCC is helping shape the future of trucking through customized CDL training programs designed for both new and experienced drivers. From classroom lessons to hands-on training, safety,...

On this edition of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac talks with Scott Hartley, Director of Truck Driver Training at Caldwell Community College & Technical Institute (CCCTI). From humble beginnings with one truck in 1990 to an impressive fleet of 85 pieces of equipment today, CCCTI’s program has trained over 4,000 CDL drivers—and counting. Scott shares how the program has evolved...

On this week’s edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac talks with Missy Blair, M.Ed., Academic Director at Pima Community College’s Center for Transportation and Logistics, about how today’s industry leaders are shaping the next generation of professional drivers. Missy shares insights from the front lines of driver education — including how community colleges are helping students overcome la...

In this thought-provoking edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jane Jazrawy, Co-Founder and CEO of CarriersEdge, to explore the evolving landscape of driver education — and what it means to train the next generation of professional drivers. Jane introduces the fascinating idea of the “Light Blue Collar” — the intersection between traditional blue-collar work and the teaching...

Join Jimmy Mac on this week’s Education Station as he sits down with Al Hanley, III, COO of The CDL School & Troops Into Transportation, and technical advisor to The CDL Expert. Al shares his 35+ years of experience in the trucking education industry, discussing how new students navigate CDL training, the challenges they face, and how his programs provide career services, financial guidance, and j...

On this week’s Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jim Fisher and Mike “Big Mike” Schnepf, instructors at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson (Clarksville campus). With brand-new truck driving classes starting in October 2025 (and every month thereafter), Jim and Big Mike share how their real-world experience helps prepare the next generation of driv...

Join Jimmy Mac on this week’s Education Station with special guests: Bill Chaney, Entry-Level Driver Instructor, and Derrick Walker, Director of Manufacturing, Engineering, Trades & Transportation (METT) at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC). They discuss the upcoming Open House/Ribbon Cutting on Thursday, 9/25 from 1–4 PM, exciting updates to the CDL manual, and a refresher endorsement cou...

On this episode of Education Station with host Jimmy Mac, we dive into the future of driver training and education in the trucking industry. Our guest is Tony Diaz, Program Coordinator for the Amarillo College Truck Driving Academy and board member of the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). With nearly 30 years of industry experience, Tony shares insights into...

On this week’s edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge, for a forward-looking conversation on how technology is reshaping the future of truck driver training. Topics Covered: How autonomous trucks are already on the road and what that means for the future of driving careers. The evolving role of truck drivers as technology takes on routine tasks—miss...

On this week’s edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Walter Grigg, Director of Industry Partnerships at Torc Robotics, to explore how industry leaders are preparing and training the next generation of professional drivers. As advancements in autonomous trucking and transportation technology accelerate, training and education become even more critical. Walter shares insights from hi...

In this episode of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Carl Stebbins, President of New England Tractor Trailer Training School (NETTTS), and Mike Demars, Corporate Director of Safety and Training. For over 60 years, NETTTS has been training professional truck drivers across the New England region, preparing nearly 4,000 CDL students per year. As founding members of CVTA,...

On this episode of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Douglass Clarks-Pritchard, Lead Truck Driving Instructor at Waukesha County Technical College and Board Member of the National Association of Publicly Funded Truck Driving Schools (NAPFTDS). They dive into the future of truck driver training and what it means to prepare the driver of tomorrow. From simulators and adva...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio’s recurring segment Education Station, host Jimmy Mac talks with Jane Jazrawy from CarriersEdge about how industry leaders are preparing the next generation of truck drivers for success. Jane dives into essential soft skills every new driver needs, including confidence, resiliency, and self-advocacy. She also shares strategies for students to practice these skill...

Join host Jimmy Mac on Road Gang Radio for a forward-looking conversation with Jane Jazrawy, CEO of CarriersEdge, as they explore the cutting edge of trucking technology in the segment “The Future Was Yesterday.” In this episode, Jane shares insights on the latest innovations shaping the trucking industry—especially how artificial intelligence (AI) can be a real asset for professional drivers, des...

In this special in-studio edition of Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jim Miller, Associate Director of Transportation at Butler Tech, one of Ohio’s premier institutions for career and technical education. Jim shares the exciting transformation that has taken place within Butler Tech’s CDL program over the past two years—highlighting a shift from stagnation to in...

On this episode of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Donnie Tulk, Coordinator of the Professional Truck Driver Training Program at Tulsa Tech. With 42 years in the industry and a lifetime of insight, Donnie shares how Tulsa Tech is redefining CDL training by preparing drivers not just for the road—but for the lifestyle. From implementing a "lifestyle" course to teaching students how to stay...