Next Gen Trucking Talk with Lindsey Trent

About 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.

Publisher

Lindsey Trent

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Jan 2023

Latest episode

8 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

74 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   8 Oct 2026

   Why Do We Need to Rethink How We Recruit and Train Gen Z?

   In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent welcomes back Hannah Dannecker, a Gen Z speaker and expert, for a conversation about what makes Generation Z different and what employers need to understand as this generation enters the workforce. Hannah discusses how technology, social media, the pandemic and now artificial intelligence have shaped Gen Z’s expectations, communication styles and approach to work. They also explore why transparency, stability, relationships and opportunities to lear...

2. 

   24 Sept 2026

   What Do Truck Drivers Need to Know About Driving in Snow and Ice?

   Winter weather can create serious challenges for professional drivers, and preparation starts long before the first snowflake falls. In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent sits down with Chuck from McGee Company to discuss winter driving safety, traction laws, and what drivers need to know before heading into snow and ice. They cover everything from practicing with traction devices ahead of time to slowing down, increasing stopping distance, understanding state-specific requirements, and...

3. 

   10 Sept 2026

   How to Recruit and Retain Diesel Technicians: Beyond Filling Open Positions

   In this episode of NGT Talks, Lindsey Trent sits down with George Arrants of the ASE Education Foundation to discuss what employers can do differently to recruit the next generation of technicians. George explains why companies need to stop viewing young talent as an expense and start treating workforce development as an investment—from building relationships with local schools and participating on advisory committees to offering internships, work-based learning opportunities, and meaningful ...

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

11,006

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Podcast Authority Score: 48 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

54

Social presence

0

YouTube

76

Engagement

27