Task Force Helps Veterans Get Trucking Jobs
The White House formed a task force to ease the transition for veterans entering the truck driving workforce. Dr. Altmire talks with Sarah Amico and Cassie Byard of the Task Force Movement to hear best practices for the trucking industry going forward.
Career Education Report · Career Education Colleges and Universities
Audio is streamed directly from the publisher (dts.podtrac.com) as published in their RSS feed. Play Podcasts does not host this file. Rights-holders can request removal through the copyright & takedown page.
Show Notes
The truck driving industry holds excellent opportunities for veterans transitioning into the workforce. To make this transition easier and address longstanding issues in trucking, the White House formed the Task Force Movement. In this episode, Dr. Jason Altmire speaks with two members of the task force, Sarah Amico and Cassie Byard, about the trucking industry's future. They discuss how we can address labor shortages, the different educational paths veterans can take to enter the trucking industry, and how trucking companies can best retain their employees.
Sarah shares why trucking jobs are great career opportunities, the factors contributing to the truck driver shortage, and how we can help veterans acquire the proper skills to keep up with trucking innovations. Cassie explains the Task Force Movement’s responsibilities, the problems they are addressing, and the recommendations the task force’s upcoming report will present. They also discuss the best strategies for addressing high turnover rates, retaining employees, and avoiding trucker washout.
Sarah Amico is the Executive Chairperson of Jack Cooper Holdings.
Cassie Byard is the Executive Director of the Task Force Movement and is a Navy veteran.
National Education and Credentialing Summit Report
To learn more about Career Education Colleges & Universities, visit our website.