On this week’s Education Station on Road Gang Radio, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jim Fisher and Mike “Big Mike” Schnepf, instructors at the Tennessee College of Applied Technology Dickson (Clarksville campus).

With brand-new truck driving classes starting in October 2025 (and every month thereafter), Jim and Big Mike share how their real-world experience helps prepare the next generation of drivers. From classroom theory to behind-the-wheel training, TCAT is building programs that go beyond passing a test—they’re shaping safe, skilled, and confident professionals for the road ahead.

Learn more about TCAT’s Truck Driving Program:

TCAT Dickson Truck Driving Program: https://tcatdickson.edu/programs/truc...

Other TCAT Locations & Programs: https://www.tbr.edu/institutions/coll...

Guests:

Jim Fisher – Over 12 years of trucking experience, from flatbeds to tankers, now passionate about teaching skills and work ethic at TCAT.

Mike “Big Mike” Schnepf – Veteran driver with 20+ years across oversized loads, hazmat tankers, and more, dedicated to helping students launch rewarding careers.

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