Education Station

About Education Station

Education Station is about "who's next." It's a conversation with trainers, saftey experts, executives, and educational leaders about creating the future employees of the trucking industry. Methodologies of teaching, onboarding new classroom technologies, and, perhaps most importantly, imparting institutional wisdom to a new generation of trucking are all on the lesson plan.

Publisher

Education Station -RadioNemo

Category

news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 Jun 2025

Latest episode

3 Feb 2026

Latest episodes

31 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   3 Feb 2026

   Teaching Trucking as a Rhythm: Inside CDL Training at Bishop State | 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 training, diesel technology, and skilled trades, and explains how community colleges respond directly to local workforce needs. From first-time students in their 50s to younger drivers with industry exposure, Chico breaks down how instructors adapt teaching styles to meet students where they are.Topics include:Why trucking education is about rhythm, patience, and syncopationTeaching drivers to back better than they drive forwardBuilding classroom community and teamwork among studentsAdapting instruction for beginners and experienced studentsWhy repetition and real-world backing matterPreparing drivers psychologically for life on the roadUsing all five senses to understand a truck’s healthThe importance of humility, curiosity, and passion in instructorsHow CDL training connects students to long-term careers—not just licensesThis episode highlights trucking as both a profession and a lifestyle, and why great instructors focus on confidence, calm, and continuous learning—not shortcuts.Learn more about Bishop State Community College and CDL training:https://www.bishop.eduThanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows and segments anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen live on YouTube, Facebook, iHeart, and RadioNemo.com!

2. 

   27 Jan 2026

   Education Station: Cleaning Up CDL Training & What “Proficient” Really Means

   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 Registry (TPR), which has resulted in thousands of CDL training providers being removed from the registry. Missy explains why this enforcement matters, how self-certification created gaps in training quality, and why safety—not speed—must remain the priority.Key topics include:Why over 6,000 CDL training providers have been removed from the FMCSA registryThe difference between competence, proficiency, and reflexivity in driver trainingWhy “24-hour CDL” programs undermine safety and transparencyHow legitimate programs balance time, quality instruction, and workforce demandThe role of partnerships between carriers and training institutionsInstructor recruitment challenges and the need for experienced drivers in educationCurriculum improvement, simulators, and hands-on learningTracking student outcomes and why accountability mattersMissy’s outlook on CDL training, logistics education, and industry reform in the new yearThis thoughtful, candid conversation highlights the real work being done by educators, regulators, and industry leaders to raise standards and create the next generation of safe, professional drivers.Learn more about Pima Community College’s CDL program:https://pima.edu/driverThanks for tuning in! You can catch our shows and segments anytime on your favorite podcast app or listen live on YouTube, Facebook, iHeart, and RadioNemo.com!

3. 

   20 Jan 2026

   What Makes a Properly Trained Truck Driver? | Education Station

   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, and what separates a “training mill” from a truly effective program. The conversation dives into fleet culture, turnover myths, school-to-carrier partnerships, and how realistic expectations about life on the road can make or break a new driver’s success.They also discuss:The future of CDL reform and ELDT expansionWhy culture starts during training—not orientationCarrier-run schools vs. partnerships with CDL and vocational schoolsReducing turnover through transparency and preparationInnovative ideas like bridge programs and shared instructorsWhat trucking companies and schools can do better for new entrantsIf you care about the future of driver education, fleet culture, and building a stronger trucking workforce, this is a must-listen conversation.Learn more about Jane’s work at CarriersEdge:https://www.carriersedge.com

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