EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Through education, partnerships, and celebration, NGT is transforming trucking and supply chain industries into careers of choice for the next generation.
EMPOWERING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING & SUPPLY CHAIN PROFESSIONALS
Through education, partnerships, and celebration, NGT is transforming trucking and supply chain industries into careers of choice for the next generation.
YOUR ROAD TO THE FUTURE
The Next Generation in Trucking Association promotes careers in the trucking industry, builds and enhances school-based training programs, connects tomorrow’s workforce with today’s employers, and celebrates achievements across trucking — all to support a professional, skilled, and diverse supply chain.
OUR MISSION
DRIVING THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS
Promote Trucking Careers
We work to highlight the trucking industry as an exciting and rewarding career path, showcasing the diverse opportunities available and inspiring the next generation to join the workforce.
Build and Enhance Training Programs
By partnering with schools, colleges, and industry leaders, we create and support innovative education and training programs that equip students with the skills they need to succeed in trucking and logistics.
Connect Tomorrow’s Workforce to Today’s Employers
We bridge the gap between young talent and industry employers, fostering meaningful connections that lead to job placements and fulfilling careers in trucking.
Celebrate Achievements Across Trucking
We recognize and honor the accomplishments of students, young professionals, and companies, highlighting their contributions to the growth and innovation of the trucking industry.
Thank You to Our Champion Members!
Start Your Journey
Students
Explore Careers in Trucking
Learn how to start a career in trucking, from driving and logistics to diesel technology.
Educators
Bring Trucking to Your School
Get guidance on starting or enhancing trucking programs and request industry partnerships.
Workforce Partners
Recruit the Next Generation
Access tools and strategies to attract, train, and retain young talent in your organization.
Resources
Explore Tools and Insights
Access downloadable educational materials, industry insights, podcasts, newsletters, and more.
NEXT GEN STUDENT SPOTLIGHT
🌟 May Student of the Month: Robert “Bo” Baumgartner
🌟 April Student of the Month: Jessica McDonald
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🚛 Member Monday Spotlight 🚛
Help us welcome our newest Investor-level member, USA Truck 👏
This is what moving the industry forward looks like.
By joining at the Investor level, USA Truck is making a direct investment in the future of trucking, supporting programs that introduce students to real careers in CDL, logistics, and supply chain before they ever graduate.
💡 More classrooms equipped
💡 More students exposed to career pathways
💡 More opportunities to build the next generation of professional drivers
This is how we close the gap, together.
We’re proud to have USA Truck helping power the mission of the Next Generation in Trucking Association and shape what’s next for our workforce.
#MemberMonday #NextGenTrucking #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfTrucking #CDLCareers #SupplyChainCareers #TruckingIndustry #CareerPathways #IndustryImpact #BuildTheFuture
🚛 We’re headed to ATLANTA! 🔥
The Next Generation in Trucking Association is gearing up for the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference, and we couldn’t be more excited.
We LOVE SkillsUSA because this is where it all comes together…
💡 Skilled students
💡 Hands-on competition
💡 Real career pathways in action
This isn’t just an event, it’s the future workforce showing up, showing out, and proving what’s possible.
From CDL to diesel tech to supply chain careers, these students are stepping into the industry with purpose, and we’re proud to be part of it.
If you’re there, come find us 👀
#SkillsUSA #NextGenTrucking #WorkforceDevelopment #SkilledTrades #FutureOfTrucking #CareerPathways #SupplyChainCareers #TruckingIndustry #AtlantaEvents #BuildTheFuture
🚛 LIVE NOW 🚛
What does it actually take to build a successful high school trucking program?
In this re-release of Next Gen Talks, Lindsey Trent talks with Dave Dein from Patterson High School about:
✔️ Advisory boards
✔️ Industry partnerships
✔️ Hands-on learning
✔️ Career pathways
✔️ Connecting students to REAL opportunities in trucking + logistics
Patterson High School became one of the first schools in the country to launch a high school CDL program, and this episode breaks down how collaboration with industry leaders helped make it happen.
🎧 Listen now - link in bio.
▶️ Full episode now streaming on YouTube + podcast platforms.
#NextGenTalks #TruckingIndustry #CDLTraining #WorkforcePipeline #SupplyChainCareers #FutureOfTrucking
7 years in public education. Countless students impacted. A legacy that will continue shaping the trucking industry for generations.
We are incredibly proud of our Co-Founder, Dave Dein, as he officially retires from public education after an extraordinary career dedicated to students and workforce development.
From building one of the nation’s first and most recognized high school trucking programs at Patterson High School to being named the 2025 California CTE Teacher of the Year and ACTE Region V CTE Teacher of the Year, Dave’s impact on education and the trucking industry has been truly remarkable.
While his chapter in public education is closing, his mission continues through the Next Generation in Trucking Association as he helps schools across the country build stronger trucking and logistics programs for the next generation workforce.
Congratulations, Dave, and thank you for your leadership, vision, and commitment to students and this industry. 👏🚛
#NextGenerationInTrucking #TruckingIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #TruckDrivers #Logistics
🚛 What happens when schools and trucking companies actually work together?
This re-release of Next Gen Talks dives into how Patterson High School launched one of the FIRST high school truck driving programs in the country — and why strong industry partnerships made it possible.
🎙️ Lindsey Trent and Dave Dein talk:
✔️ Advisory boards
✔️ Hands-on learning
✔️ Career pathways
✔️ Mock interviews
✔️ Field trips
✔️ Connecting students to REAL careers
If you care about the future of trucking, this episode is worth the listen.
👏 Huge thank you to the sponsors helping move workforce development forward.
#NextGenTalks #Trucking #CDL #SupplyChainCareers #WorkforcePipeline
