Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Hailey, a Gen Z representative from Roehl Logistics,  about her insights and experiences within the trucking industry, emphasizing her unique background and daily responsibilities including customer relations and logistics management. Throughout the conversation, she expressed gratitude to sponsors and highlighted the intricate nature of supply chain logistics,...

In this episode, Lindsey interviews Kelsea, a legal expert specializing in downtime claims for trucking companies. Kelsea shares her journey into trucking industry law and highlights the importance of downtime claims, which help recover lost income when trucks are out of service, particularly for smaller fleets or those with specialized equipment. The discussion covers essential tips for filing in...

In this episode, Lindsey introduces Kailey Brownfield, a recent graduate of Bowling Green State University and HR Generalist at Sofo Foods.  Kaylee shares her journey from academia to the trucking industry, highlighting her internships at Honda and ES Wagner, which she secured through job fairs and platforms like Handshake and LinkedIn. In her current role at Sofo Foods, Kailey collaborates with a...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Elise, an Environmental Specialist at Alaska West Express.  They discusses her unique journey into the trucking industry, starting from her background in aviation and ecology. The conversation highlights the critical role of environmental compliance and safety in transportation, detailing Elise's responsibilities in managing hazardous materials and ensuring...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Harrison, the Executive Director of Fastport. Dave shares his diverse background—from military service to teaching and trucking—before detailing how he helped develop a military engagement program at JB Hunt Transport that incorporates apprenticeships. He outlines the advantages of these programs as effective tools for recruiting and retaining employees, em...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Joe Anderson and Caleb Gee, both experienced figures in the trucking industry, discuss their new book, "Take Control of Your Driving Career: A How-to Guide." They introduce their backgrounds, highlighting Caleb's transition from construction to trucking at Nussbaum Transportation and Joe's long-term commitment to the company since 2012. The c...

In this episode, Lindsey chats with Kevin Fox from Stanislaus County Office of Education.  Kevin shares insights into the curriculum developed in collaboration with Knorr-Bremse Global Cares Trucking foundation.  The program emphasizes character education and community building while addressing challenges such as the shortage of qualified Career and Technical Education (CTE) instructors. The curri...

In this episode, Mark Tinney from JOBehaviors and Dave from Next Gen Trucking and Patterson High School, explore the role of JOBehaviors in enhancing job success through pre-employment behavioral assessments. The discussion focuses on tailored assessments for various transportation roles, highlighting the key behavioral traits crucial for truck drivers. They also examine how JOBehaviors contribute...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with David Murphy and Dylan West from Key Oil, alongside Brent Lauber from the Kelly Anderson Group. They discuss their diverse backgrounds and the impactful safety transformation at Key Oil since 2013. They highlighted the company’s commitment to hiring the best candidates and enhancing driver training, which includes a partnership with a local community college and...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with David Murphy and Dylan West from Key Oil, alongside Brent Lauber from the Kelly Anderson Group. They discuss their diverse backgrounds and the impactful safety transformation at Key Oil since 2013. They highlighted the company’s commitment to hiring the best candidates and enhancing driver training, which includes a partnership with a local community college and...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Dave Powell and Beau Mosley, from Usher Transport. The talk focused on the transition of professionals into the trucking industry, highlighting Beau's shift from law enforcement to serving as Chief Risk Officer at Usher Transport, and Dave Powell's extensive career in trucking since 2001. Key challenges were discussed, including the need for driver tra...

In this episode, Lindsey talks to Chuck Snow, Lane WIlliams, and Josh Mecca about the American School Counselors Association.   The Recap and Strategy Discussion meeting reviewed insights from the recent American School Counselors Association annual conference, highlighting the growing interest among school counselors in promoting trucking careers. Key participants, including industry veterans, un...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Thom Albrecht from Reliance Partners. The Industry Analysis and Economic Outlook Discussion provided a comprehensive overview of the transportation and logistics sector amid ongoing economic challenges. Prepare to thrive: Companies should plan for recovery 6-9 months in advance.  The meeting opened with an introduction to Reliance Partners as the largest indepen...

In this episode,  Lindsey talks with Evan from the Truck Parking Club. The innovative platform, launched in 2022, was introduced as a solution for the truck parking shortage, functioning like "Airbnb for truck parking." The service connects truckers with over 500 locations and 14,000 available spaces across the U.S., enabling users to reserve parking easily through a website or mobile ap...

In this episode,  Lindsey talks with E.T. Mitchell, the Director of Workforce Partnerships at Olive Harvey College. E.T. focuses on creating partnerships in the TDL industry to provide opportunities such as employment, internships, and apprenticeships. The meeting emphasized the importance of bridging the gap between industry and education, engaging companies through various activities, and showca...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Luke Subler from Classic Carriers. They discuss the company's operations, partnerships with high schools and FFA programs, training programs for technicians, and community outreach initiatives. Key action items included establishing partnerships with local schools, conducting educational workshops for educators, and expanding community outreach programs. ht...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Nikki McDavid and Becky Rehburg of FMCSA.  They provide an overview of the FMCSA's Commercial Driver's License Division, particularly highlighting the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program (SDAPP), its origins, objectives, and the application process for motor carriers. The program, mandated by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, aims to allow 18-20...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Tim Chrulski from Garner Trucking, and Joe Anderson from Nussbaum.    The meeting discussed the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program, focusing on how it addresses the driver shortage issue in the trucking industry by training candidates aged 18 to 21. Tim and Joe highlighted their company's participation reasons, program setup, trainer requirements, and...

In this episode, Roman Garcia shares how he became a business owner,  influenced by family, his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path. Roman highlighted the importance of practical training for aspiring technicians and challenges faced by young students gaining hands-on experience. He stressed the need for students to become s...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Mark Mutton from Inflection Point. Mark shares his journey from an electrical engineer to staffing, founding the company in 2019. Their recruitment approach utilizes AI tools like chat GPT for personalized messaging, aiming for successful placements by matching candidate values with company culture. Inflection Point's in-house programming team develops AI a...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with a high school biodiesel program in Ohio, led by Principal Eric Lawson, Chemistry Instructor Ms. Harpen, Diesel Tech Instructor Mr. Bronson, and two former students, Jacob and Rianna. This program teaches biodiesel production, focusing on converting used oil, such as fryer oil from a local biker bar, into biofuel. This hands-on approach engages high school studen...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with CJ, an Australian truck driver influencer. CJ discusses her progression in obtaining truck driving licenses, emphasizing the importance of proper training before handling larger vehicles like road trains. She shared her unique lifestyle of flying to Western Australia to drive road trains at a gold mine and highlighted her involvement in a campaign to raise aware...

In this episode, Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He explains that brokers connect vendors with suppliers or purchasers to facilitate transactions and make money from it. Haiden describes th...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry. She discusses her journey into trucking, the different social media platforms she uses to connect with her audience, and why she loves being an owner-operator. Clarissa also highlights the importance of safety in trucking and encourages women to pur...

In this episode, Lindsey talks with Ken Midgett, a seasoned plumbing instructor, about the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Education (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences of encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields like plumbing and diesel technology. Ken emphasizes the need for a supportive and inclusive environment th...