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Empowering the Next Generation in Trucking with Dave Dein | A Trucking Podcast
Can High School CDL Programs Solve Trucking’s Workforce Crisis? The trucking industry is facing a massive driver shortage, but what if the solution starts in high school?
In this episode, Dave Dein, co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, shares how he’s revolutionizing trucking education by bringing CDL training to high school students. From his own struggles in school to becoming a leader in trucking education, Dave’s story is one of innovation, mentorship, and workforce development.
Discover how early career education is transforming lives, solving industry challenges, and creating new career paths in logistics. If you're a trucking professional, industry leader, or educator, this episode is packed with valuable insights on training the next generation of drivers.
📍 Episode Highlights00:01:05 – Dave Dein’s journey from trucking to teaching. 00:03:34 – Transforming students’ lives through empowerment in the classroom. 00:05:06 – Launching the first high school trucking program in the U.S. 00:08:18 – How education helps address the trucking industry’s driver shortage. 00:12:06 – The impact of mentorship and leadership in trucking. 00:19:01 – Expanding the Next Generation in Trucking Association nationwide. 00:24:13 – How students are creating new career paths in logistics. 00:28:10 – Partnering with schools and industry leaders for sustainable growth.
🎙 About Our GuestDave Dein is the co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association and a pioneer in bringing CDL training to high school students. With a background in trucking, education, and nonprofit work, Dave is passionate about empowering young people and creating career opportunities in logistics.
🌍 Learn more about Next Generation in Trucking: 🔗 Website: https://nextgentrucking.org 🔗 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedein/
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentorspodcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milesandmentorspodcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/JRfqbAnKS0Y 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].
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By Alex PowersCan High School CDL Programs Solve Trucking’s Workforce Crisis? The trucking industry is facing a massive driver shortage, but what if the solution starts in high school?
In this episode, Dave Dein, co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, shares how he’s revolutionizing trucking education by bringing CDL training to high school students. From his own struggles in school to becoming a leader in trucking education, Dave’s story is one of innovation, mentorship, and workforce development.
Discover how early career education is transforming lives, solving industry challenges, and creating new career paths in logistics. If you're a trucking professional, industry leader, or educator, this episode is packed with valuable insights on training the next generation of drivers.
📍 Episode Highlights00:01:05 – Dave Dein’s journey from trucking to teaching. 00:03:34 – Transforming students’ lives through empowerment in the classroom. 00:05:06 – Launching the first high school trucking program in the U.S. 00:08:18 – How education helps address the trucking industry’s driver shortage. 00:12:06 – The impact of mentorship and leadership in trucking. 00:19:01 – Expanding the Next Generation in Trucking Association nationwide. 00:24:13 – How students are creating new career paths in logistics. 00:28:10 – Partnering with schools and industry leaders for sustainable growth.
🎙 About Our GuestDave Dein is the co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association and a pioneer in bringing CDL training to high school students. With a background in trucking, education, and nonprofit work, Dave is passionate about empowering young people and creating career opportunities in logistics.
🌍 Learn more about Next Generation in Trucking: 🔗 Website: https://nextgentrucking.org 🔗 Connect with Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davedein/
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: https://www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/milesandmentorspodcast 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/milesandmentorspodcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/JRfqbAnKS0Y 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].