Why 19-Year-Olds Are Earning $80K in Trucking with Lindsey Trent
July 23, 2025
In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts J.P. and Scott are joined by Lindsey Trent, President and Co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT), to discuss how the industry is attracting younger talent through education, training programs, and career development initiatives.
In this episode of Beyond the Build: Innovation in Construction, hosts J.P. and Scott are joined by Lindsey Trent, President and Co-founder of the Next Generation in Trucking Association (NGT), to discuss how the industry is attracting younger talent through education, training programs, and career development initiatives.
What You’ll Learn:
- How high school CDL programs are creating early career pathways into trucking and logistics
- Why traditional college paths may not provide the best ROI compared to skilled trades like trucking
- How to build effective partnerships between employers and educational institutions
- Why Gen Z values purpose-driven work and how trucking fulfills this need
- The financial advantages of entering trucking careers early
- How employers can create professional development pathways for drivers under 21
Tune in for a look at the hidden costs of construction and the unique approaches that can help solve for them!