On this edition of Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac welcomes Dave Harrison, Executive Director for Workforce Development, Government Programs, and Military Employment Issues at FASTPORT. Together, they dive into how registered apprenticeship programs are shaping the next generation of professional drivers and technicians.

Dave explains how initiatives like the National Apprenticeship Program and the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) are opening doors for young drivers under 21 to safely and successfully enter the trucking industry. He also shares how FASTPORT’s partnerships with the Veteran Ready Summit and Transition Trucking: Driving for Excellence are helping connect veterans with meaningful careers behind the wheel.

The conversation highlights how workforce innovation, training opportunities, and public-private  ...