How can CDL schools help fight human trafficking? A conversation with TAT
Members of the trucking industry are in a unique position to help stop human trafficking This episode of “NGT Talks” explores how the trucking industry and CDL
Lindsey Trent
- About Lindsey Trent
- Lindsey Trent is the co-founder and president of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, a nonprofit trade group dedicated to promoting careers in the trucking industry, building and enhancing school-based training programs, connecting tomorrow’s workforce with today’s employers, and celebrating achievements across trucking — all to support a professional, skilled, and diverse supply chain. After getting her start in truck driver staffing, she gained experience in business development at Ryder, deepening her understanding of supply chain and workforce needs. Lindsey is passionate about building education-to-industry partnerships and has helped launch supply chain, diesel tech, and CDL programs across the country to strengthen the trucking talent pipeline. She also serves on multiple industry and school boards, and lives in Louisville, Kentucky, with her husband and two children.
Posts by Lindsey Trent
A message to America’s professional truck drivers from the Next Generation: Thank you
During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (Sept. 13-19, 2026), we have the opportunity to recognize the professional drivers who keep our country moving every day.
Career Catalysts: These carriers are creating the next generation of professional drivers
For years, the trucking industry has wrestled with the same challenge — finding qualified drivers. While many companies continue searching for experienced CDL holders, a
Changes to Workforce Pell Grant program bring new opportunities for CDL training providers
Workforce Pell funding could become one of the most significant opportunities the trucking industry has seen in years — but CDL programs will need to prepare