Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent

The Next Gen Trucking Association is a membership-based advocacy group solely dedicated to advancing the trucking industry as a career choice for the next generation through nationwide education and awareness initiatives. As a leading national nonprofit trade association, Next Gen Trucking Association (NGT) inspires, educates, and provides resources for young people and schools and promotes opportunities within the trucking industry. This podcast is all about steering the next generation towards careers in trucking. Who is doing it, how, and best practices. For more information contact Lindsey Trent at info@nextgentrucking.org.

Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent is a business podcast hosted by Lindsey Trent, with 69 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent

  How Can We Inspire the Next Generation to Choose Careers in Trucking?

  Aug 6, 202633 min

  In this episode of NGT Talks, the Next Generation in Trucking Association welcomes Hannah Dannecker, an author, public speaker, and transportation industry advocate who has created a children’s book series designed to introduce young readers to careers in trucking and other industries. Hannah shares how growing up around her family’s transportation business shaped her passion for the industry and how her work with children, speaking engagements, and conversations with employers revealed a need to introduce career opportunities earlier in a child’s life. Her books, including Dad the Driver and Mom the Plant Manager, use storytelling, imagination, and colorful illustrations to help children understand the important role transportation professionals play in everyday life. Hannah discusses her vision for reaching the next generation by helping children explore careers before they begin making decisions about education and future pathways. She explains how the Wonder Workshop series combines creativity and career awareness, while also addressing the changing expectations of Gen Z entering the workforce. The conversation highlights the importance of mentorship, connection, flexibility, and showing young people the “why” behind careers in trucking. Hannah also shares how educators, parents, and industry professionals can access her books through Amazon or free resources on her website to help inspire students and build awareness of the many opportunities available within transportation. https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-kay-macdonald/ https://hannahdannecker.com/ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=hannah+dannecker&crid=27J3DOZ3DT34I&sprefix=hannah+dannecke%2Caps%2C144&ref=nb_sb_noss Thank you to our Sponsors!!! https://www.thekag.com/ https://info.lincolntech-usa.com/ https://www.longhaultrucking.com/ https://www.lytx.com/ https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/nashville-tn https://www.odfl.com/ https://www.republicservices.com/ https://drive4roehl.com/ https://www.ryder.com/en-us https://truckparkingclub.com/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here: Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok

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  Should Trucking Companies Hire Second-Chance Drivers? | Marina Ivanov, Apex Transportation

  Jul 16, 202635 min

  In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent sits down with Marina Ivanov of Apex Transportation to discuss her journey from growing up in a trucking family to helping build a trucking company from a single truck into a thriving operation. Marina shares how her perspective on the industry evolved over time and how those experiences shaped Apex's people-first culture, where respect, purpose, and strong leadership are at the center of everything they do. The conversation also explores the importance of second-chance hiring, including opportunities for formerly incarcerated individuals and SAP drivers, and how meaningful employment can transform lives, families, and communities. Marina discusses the need for greater dignity and respect for professional drivers, the opportunities available for women in trucking, and the transportation issues she is most passionate about, including truck parking, cargo theft, and building a stronger future for the industry through leadership and advocacy. Raised in the trucking industry as the daughter of an owner-operator, Marina never planned to become a transportation executive. After beginning her career as a dental hygienist, she eventually joined her family's trucking business full time and helped grow it into a successful, WBENC-certified, woman-owned logistics company. Today, Marina is passionate about using her platform to advocate for the people behind the transportation industry. She speaks regularly about workforce development, driver safety, creating second-chance career opportunities and building company cultures that prioritize people alongside profitability. Potential discussion topics include: Lessons learned growing a family-owned transportation business Building a people-first culture in a demanding industry Why driver advocacy and workforce development matter more than ever Creating opportunities for underserved and second-chance populations Women in transportation leadership The future of trucking and logistics Marina has recently been recognized through the 2026 100 Women to KNOW in America Award, and APEX Transit Solutions was honored with the Rising Star Award at the 2026 Crowns of Enterprise Awards (see release below). I'd be happy to coordinate an interview or provide additional background if interested. Looking forward to hearing back! https://www.linkedin.com/in/marina-ivanov-4a9144194/ Thank you to our Sponsors!!! https://www.tenstreet.com/ https://www.trimble.com/en https://www.ushertransport.com/ https://www.benekeith.com/ https://www.ancora.com/ https://driverslegalplan.com/ https://www.dottransportation.com/ https://cargotransporters.com/ https://acronaviation.com/driver-training-solutions/ https://www.isaacinstruments.com/ https://www.uti.edu/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here: Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok

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  What Does It Take to Become a National SkillsUSA Medalist?

  Jun 25, 202644 min

  In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent welcomes Nelson County Area Technology Center instructor Scott Thompson and student Treavon Laning, who recently earned a bronze medal in the SkillsUSA National Heavy Equipment Operations competition. Treavon shares his journey from growing up around farm and construction equipment to competing against the nation's top students and becoming the only Kentucky student to earn a medal at the national competition. The conversation explores the skills, preparation, and determination required to succeed at the highest level while still in high school. Scott and Treavon also discuss Nelson County's innovative Heavy Equipment and CDL training programs, which provide students with hands-on experience, industry-recognized certifications, and direct pathways into high-demand careers. From operating heavy equipment and earning a CDL to participating in work-based learning opportunities, students are gaining the skills employers need today. This episode highlights the impact of career and technical education, the importance of industry partnerships, and the incredible opportunities available to young people pursuing careers in transportation, construction, and the skilled trades. https://upcenter.nelson.kyschools.us/ Thank you to our Sponsors!!! https://www.performancefoodservice.com/ https://www.descartes.com/home https://www.act1trucking.org/ https://www.xpo.com/ https://driverwages.com/ https://atssimulation.com/ https://www.mjai.com/ https://www.averitt.com/ https://www.dhl.com/us-en/home.html?locale=true https://fusionnow.io/ https://gfs.com/en-us/ https://forklift-simulator.com/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here: Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok

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  Can Formerly Incarcerated Individuals Build Successful CDL Careers? | Jason Wang Reair

  Jun 11, 202631 min

  Jason Wang, Founder and CEO of Free World, shares his remarkable journey from incarceration as a teenager to leading a national nonprofit that trains and places individuals with criminal histories into careers in the trucking industry. After spending years in the juvenile justice system and witnessing firsthand the challenges faced by people reentering society, Jason became determined to create opportunities for others seeking a second chance. Through Free World, he has built a program that removes barriers to employment by providing CDL training, financial support, transportation assistance, and long-term career coaching for participants. In this episode, Jason discusses how Free World partners with more than 160 trucking schools and carriers across the country to help individuals secure meaningful careers that provide family-sustaining wages and long-term stability. He explains why trucking has become a powerful pathway for economic mobility, shares inspiring success stories from program graduates, and addresses common misconceptions employers may have about hiring individuals with criminal records. This conversation highlights the life-changing impact of opportunity, the importance of workforce development, and how the trucking industry can play a vital role in strengthening both communities and the supply chain. https://freeworld.org/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonwaang/ Thank you to our Sponsors!!! https://www.thekag.com/ https://info.lincolntech-usa.com/ https://www.longhaultrucking.com/ https://www.lytx.com/ https://www.lincolntech.edu/campus/nashville-tn https://www.odfl.com/ https://www.republicservices.com/ https://drive4roehl.com/ https://www.ryder.com/en-us https://truckparkingclub.com/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here: Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok

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  Why Advisory Boards Matter in Trucking Education with Dave Dein - REAIR

  May 28, 202628 min

  In this re-release of Next Gen Talks, Lindsey Trent sits down with Dave Dein, CDL Coordinator and Instructor at Patterson High School, to discuss the importance of building strong advisory boards for trucking and logistics programs. Dave shares how Patterson High School launched one of the nation’s first high school truck driving programs and explains how meaningful partnerships with industry leaders helped shape the program from the very beginning. Throughout the conversation, Lindsey and Dave discuss how schools and employers can work together to create hands-on learning opportunities, career pathways, mock interviews, field trips, and real workforce connections for students. This episode offers practical insight for educators, administrators, and industry professionals looking to strengthen workforce development efforts and better connect students to careers in trucking and the supply chain. Thank you to our Sponsors!!! https://www.tenstreet.com/ https://www.trimble.com/en https://www.ushertransport.com/ https://www.benekeith.com/ https://www.ancora.com/ https://driverslegalplan.com/ https://www.dottransportation.com/ https://cargotransporters.com/ https://acronaviation.com/driver-training-solutions/ https://www.isaacinstruments.com/ https://www.uti.edu/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here: Facebook Instagram Youtube LinkedIn TikTok

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