Growing Our Own: How one State Association Is Setting The Example For Developing Trucking’s Workforce

Mark Colson, president and CEO of the Alabama Trucking Association, joined NTI President and CEO Leah Shaver on an episode of FreightWaves’ Taking the Hire Road show this month, where the two dove into the critical importance of workforce development in trucking, how the industry can cultivate the next generation of professional drivers and diesel technicians, Colson’s state-level initiatives, and opportunities for showing appreciation for trucking’s labor force. 

Watch the full episode above. 

Are you a member of the press and working on an article, video, podcast, webinar, or other content for which you’d like to reference NTI data or interview a source from The National Transportation Institute?
Email us at press@driverwages.com.

SUBSCRIBE TO NTI ALERTS


Are you a best-in-class driver looking for a best-in-class job? Are you interested in providing feedback to NTI?

Fill out the form below to receive our driver-focused communications and to receive information about best-in-class professional driving jobs.

Listen live every month

On the first Thursday of every month, NTI President & CEO Leah Shaver, aka the Sunshine Girl, goes live on air on SiriusXM Channel 146, Road Dog Trucking, to talk with drivers about all things pay. From paycheck questions to working with fleets on resolving issues around compensation, HR and legal, life on the road, and relationships with their employers, Payday on Road Dog Live dives into topics drivers care about most.

Catch every episode live on SiriusXM, SiriusXM.com, or the SiriusXM app, where you can also listen to episodes on demand.

Or to engage with Leah throughout the month on pay topics, follow her on Facebook and Instagram