Miles of Opportunity: Chris Jones on Training the Next Generation of Drivers at Gateway Tech скачать в хорошем качестве

Miles of Opportunity: Chris Jones on Training the Next Generation of Drivers at Gateway Tech

In this inspiring episode of Next Gen Talks, Lindsey Trent interviews Chris Jones, a commercial driving instructor at Gateway Technical College. Chris shares his powerful journey from facing homelessness to building a successful trucking business and now training the next generation of drivers. He discusses Gateway’s nine-week CDL program, the importance of patience and empathy in teaching, and why reaching young people—especially high schoolers—is vital to the industry's future. With over a million miles on the road and experience across all 48 states, Chris brings practical wisdom, deep passion, and a commitment to shaping safe, skilled drivers in a changing transportation landscape. https://www.gtc.edu/programs-study jonesg@gtc.edu Thank you to our Sponsors!!!! https://kochtrucking.com/business-lines/ https://loupaving.com/ https://transportation.trimble.com/ https://www.tenstreet.com/ https://www.ushertransport.com/ The Next Generation in Trucking Association is a non-profit trade association who is engaging and training the next generation of trucking industry professionals by partnering with high schools, community/technical colleges and private schools to connect to and launch training programs around North America. Visit our website: www.nextgentruckers.org Contact us at: info@nextgentruckers.org Follow us on socials here:   / nextgentruckers     / nextgentruckers      / @nextgenerationintrucking     / lindseytrent     / nextgentruckers