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
🌟 August Student of the Month: Kellan Burke
🌟 May Student of the Month: Robert “Bo” Baumgartner
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🚛 A THANK YOU FROM THE NEXT GENERATION OF TRUCKING!
In celebration of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, students from Next Gen Trucking programs across the country came together with one important message: THANK YOU. ❤️
Our 2026 Truck Driver Appreciation Week video is officially here! 🎥
To every professional driver who keeps our communities connected and our country moving, this one’s for you.
Watch it. Share it. And help us celebrate the incredible professional drivers who inspire the next generation of trucking.
Happy Truck Driver Appreciation Week! 🚛🇺🇸
#TruckDriverAppreciationWeek #NextGenTrucking #ThankATrucker #TruckingIndustry
🚛 MEMBER MONDAY: McGee Company
This week, we’re proud to spotlight McGee Company!
For more than 70 years, McGee Company has served the transportation industry with the equipment, products and support that help keep our industry moving.
We’re grateful to have McGee Company as part of the Next Generation in Trucking community and for their support of the future of our workforce.
Thank you for being a member and investing in what’s next! 👏
#MemberMonday #NextGenTrucking #TruckingIndustry #WorkforceDevelopment #FutureOfTrucking
🎙️ NEW NGT TALKS IS LIVE!
Want the next generation to choose technician careers? Give them a reason to see a future there. 👏
Lindsey Trent + George Arrants of the ASE Education Foundation are talking recruiting, mentorship, training, workplace culture and what it REALLY takes to keep young talent.
The future of our technician workforce starts now. 🔧🚛
🎧 Tap the link in our bio to listen!
#NGTTalks #NextGenTrucking #TechnicianCareers #WorkforceDevelopment #Trucking
🎙️ NEW NGT TALKS DROPS TOMORROW!
Where will the next generation of technicians come from? And once you hire them… how do you get them to stay?
Lindsey Trent sits down with George Arrants of the ASE Education Foundation to talk about what employers can do differently to build a stronger technician workforce.
From school partnerships and internships to mentorship, paid training, starter tool programs and clear career pathways, George shares practical ways employers can stop treating young talent as an expense and start investing in their future.
🎧 A brand-new episode of NGT Talks goes live TOMORROW!
🇺🇸 Happy Labor Day from Next Generation in Trucking! 🚛
Today, we celebrate the hardworking people who keep our country moving, and the next generation preparing to carry the industry forward.
From professional drivers and technicians to educators, students, and industry leaders, thank you for the work you do today and the future you’re helping build tomorrow.
Here’s to the people behind the miles. ❤️🤍💙
#LaborDay #NextGenTrucking #TruckingIndustry #FutureOfTrucking
