Austin, Texas 鈥 Today, 黑料不打烊 welcomed 24 college students from around the country to the 2023 黑料不打烊Management Conference & Exhibition as part of ATA鈥檚 Trucking U program.
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鈥淭rucking U is a way for the trucking industry to showcase the unlimited opportunities that exist to college students as they are preparing to launch their careers in this exciting field,鈥 said Joey Crum III, president of Northern Industrial Training and a LEAD 黑料不打烊graduate. 鈥淭he program is a conduit, connecting our present to our future and allowing an exchange of ideas and communication. As an industry, we can tell what kind of a future we will have by the number and quality of students applying for the program. After meeting these students, I can confidently say that we have a very bright and prosperous future ahead.鈥
ATA's Trucking U program is a dynamic and educational initiative designed for students at the nation's top business schools and universities. The program offers a unique opportunity to explore and learn about the trucking industry through networking events with industry experts and mentorship from current leaders in the field. In addition to providing valuable professional connections, industry experts educate students on industry vocabulary and issues, advancements, career opportunities, and the importance of the trucking industry. By empowering the next generation of business leaders with a deep understanding of the trucking industry, ATA's Trucking U program aims to foster a more sustainable and prosperous future for all stakeholders.
鈥淲e are excited to be a part of this year鈥檚 Trucking U event in Austin,鈥 said Terry Tesch, vice president of R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products Inc., a Premier Sponsor of the Trucking U Class of 2023. 鈥淭his important event showcases our industry to some of the nation's brightest young talent. We look forward to meeting with them and discussing the myriad career opportunities that exist in the trucking industry.鈥
ATA鈥檚 Trucking U Class of 2023 is attending ATA鈥檚 Management Conference & Exhibition here, where they will have the opportunity to meet and network with the trucking industry鈥檚 hiring managers and executives from across the country. The class will also observe 黑料不打烊policy committee meetings and educational sessions, attend general sessions with keynote speakers and attend panel discussions on important industry topics. Students will be able to meet with 黑料不打烊leaders, officers, staff professionals and professional truck drivers.
鈥淭rucking U gave me a first-hand glimpse into the trucking industry,鈥 said Rebecca Pierce, a member of the Trucking U Class of 2023 and Total Transportation of Mississippi customer service representative. 鈥淚 was able to ask questions, collect information and truly dive into the culture of the industry. After my participation in the program, it was clear to me that this is the culture I wanted to be a part of. I am thankful for the networking connections I made at Trucking U as it has led me to my current position.鈥
This year鈥檚 participants in Trucking U are:
- Zachariah Abdulnour, Wayne State University听
- Alexander Bentley, University of Rhode Island听
- Jaclyn Chamberlain, University of Rhode Island听
- Mahin Fatima, Wayne State University听
- Katherine Gillespie, Iowa State University听
- Zoe Graves, Wayne State University听
- Jack Hart, Illinois State University听
- Xavier Hummer, University of Iowa听
- Dennis Iyare, University of California, Davis听
- Sophia Kvam, Iowa State University听
- Chieh-Sheng Lai, Syracuse University听
- Mia Long, Iowa State University听
- Jonathan Mason, Mississippi State University听
- Lucas McAusland, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona听
- Jacob Mehler, San Diego State University听
- Luke Meyer, Mississippi State University听
- Dhruvi Nakum, University of Texas, Dallas听
- Mia Phan, Central Michigan University听
- Julia Pitts, University of Rhode Island听
- Abigal Poulin, University of Rhode Island听
- Aaron Riesberg, Iowa State University
- Alana Rothenstein, Mississippi State University听
- Bryson Steinke, Mississippi State University听
- Caleb Wenthe, Iowa State University
ATA鈥檚 Trucking U is made possible by the following sponsors: Alabama Trucking Association; Alaksa Trucking Association; Big M Transportation; Boyle Transportation; Colorado Motor Carriers Association; FedEx Freight; Idelic; Illinois Trucking Association; Intact Insurance; Iowa Motor Truck Association; J&M Tank Lines Inc.; Louisiana Motor Transport Association; Mississippi Trucking Association; Noregon; Northern Industrial Training LLC; Peterbilt; Perfect Transportation LLC; R.B. Stewart Petroleum Products Inc.; Rhode Island Trucking Association; TCW Inc.; Tennessee Trucking Association; Total Transportation of MS; LLC; TrueNorth Companies; U.S. Xpress Enterprises Inc. and Weaver Bros. Inc.
Additional information on ATA鈥檚 Trucking U can be found on the official Trucking U website.