Roman Garcia shared becoming a business owner, influenced by family, his early hands-on experience with truck maintenance, and how a high school program at STC shaped his career path. Roman highlighted the importance of practical training for aspiring technicians and challenges faced by young students gaining hands-on experience. He stressed the need for students to become skilled level one technicians to meet industry demand and shared mentoring insights through his company. Roman discussed lessons learned, the value of credit management, and being open to diverse sources of advice. His comm ..read more

This chat centered on an High School biodiesel program in Ohio involving ( Principal Eric Lawson   lawsone@blan.org )  ( Ms. Harpen, Chemistry Instructor,  harpena@blan.org ) (Mr. Bronson, Diesel Tech Instructor,  ronsonG@greatoaks.com), and two former students Jacob, and Rianna. They teach biofuel production, especially from used oil sources like a biker bar's fryer oil, offering hands-on learning for high school chemistry and diesel mechanics students. Successful projects, like winning national FFA competitions, illustrate the viability of biodiesel made with less energy ..read more

CJ discussed progression in obtaining truck driving licenses and emphasized the need for proper training before handling larger vehicles like road trains. CJ highlighted her unique lifestyle of flying to Western Australia to drive road trains at a gold mine. She shed light on her involvement in a campaign creating awareness about truck drivers' needs on roads. This initiative aimed to improve communication between drivers and other road users. Additionally, CJ expressed her desire to educate others about truck driving intricacies like blind spots and vehicle weight considerations. She also em ..read more

Haiden Watkins, a 19-year-old broker, discusses his career path and the role of a broker in the trucking industry. Haiden shares that he started working in warehousing at 14 and was inspired by his father's involvement in transportation. He explains that brokers connect vendors with suppliers or purchasers to facilitate transactions and make money from it. Haiden describes the variety of tasks he handles as a broker, including arranging shipments from overseas to their final destinations. He emphasizes the importance of good communication skills and problem-solving abilities for success in thi ..read more

Lindsey Trent and Ken Midgett discuss the importance of getting more females involved in Career Tech Ed (CTE) programs. They share their personal experiences with encouraging women to consider careers in traditionally male-dominated fields, such as plumbing and diesel technology. Ken emphasizes the need for a supportive and inclusive environment that fosters confidence in female students. He also highlights the role of work-based learning, job shadowing, and co-op programs in preparing students for future careers. Additionally, they discuss strategies for recruiting more females into CTE progr ..read more

https://rktrainingacademy.com/ https://www.instagram.com/iamclarissarankin/ Clarissa Rankin, a successful truck driver and influencer, shares her story and passion for the trucking industry. She discusses her journey into trucking, the different social media platforms she uses to connect with her audience, and why she loves being an owner-operator. Clarissa also highlights the importance of safety in trucking and encourages women to pursue careers in this field. Additionally, she talks about her CDL school and how she is training future drivers with a focus on safety and professionalism. Last ..read more

Dave Dein, the CDL coordinator and instructor at Patterson High School in California, shares his experience with forming an advisory board for their truck driving program. The advisory board consists of local trucking companies who contribute to the program and help guide its development. They meet quarterly or every six months and have ongoing conversations outside of official meetings. The industry partners participate in various ways, including guest speaking, field trips, and drop-ins to interact with students. The advisory board meetings include reviewing previous notes, updates from inst ..read more

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Jake Kepich is the Medium / Heavy Duty Truck Technician Instructor at the Center of Applied Technology North in Severn, MD.  In this podast, Lindsey and Jake speak about Advisory Boards.  His program is certified by ASE Education Foundation and AED Associated Equipment Distributors.  It prepares students for the shift towards electric vehicles and hydrogen power in the industry. The advisory board plays an important role in the program's success, providing input, donations, and support. There are two advisory meetings per year where they discuss program updates, budget, and larg ..read more

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