Guest: Lindsey Trent of the Next Generation in Trucking Association on attracting new drivers to trucking; Postal reform moves forward; Advancements in autonomous trucking

Mar 11, 2022

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Our guest in this week's episode is Lindsey Trent, president of the Next Generation in Trucking Association, an organization that works to attract young people to the trucking profession. Truck drivers are hard to find and many more are needed to drive our nation's trucks, as well as the maintenance people who make sure vehicles keep running well. Trent discusses what this industry association is doing to make the profession attractive to young people just about to enter the workforce.

Several trucking companies are implementing autonomous trucking systems and testing the benefits of the technologies. A driver is present, of course, but the autonomous systems operate the trucks along established routes. What are these companies saying about their experiences so far?

Postal reform legislation has passed Congress and is now awaiting President Biden's signature for the reforms to become law. Will the reforms put the USPS on the right financial footing to allow the agency to maintain current services while also increasing parcel volume capabilities?

DC Velocity's sister publication CSCMP's Supply Chain Quarterly offers a new series of podcast called Supply Chain in the Fast Lane. Co-produced with the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, this new series first focuses on an eight-part look at the State of Logistics. Go to your favorite podcast platform to subscribe.

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