In this thought-provoking edition of Education Station, host Jimmy Mac sits down with Jane Jazrawy, Co-Founder and CEO of CarriersEdge, to explore the evolving landscape of driver education — and what it means to train the next generation of professional drivers.

Jane introduces the fascinating idea of the “Light Blue Collar” — the intersection between traditional blue-collar work and the teaching profession. It’s the perfect description of today’s driver educators, blending hands-on industry expertise with the skills of a classroom instructor.

They discuss how the trucking world can benefit from more trained teachers—not just experienced drivers who share their know-how, but educators who understand the science of learning and how adults retain information. Jane also dives into the “Citizen Driver” concept—treating training time as a professional environment where respect, punctuality, and presentation are part of the curriculum.

The conversation also takes a fascinating turn toward insight and brain science—why those “aha” moments matter, how real learning takes root, and why AI may be threatening our ability to form meaningful connections and retain knowledge.

Whether you’re a fleet trainer, driver, or industry leader, this episode will reshape how you think about professional development in trucking.

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