In this edition of Load ’Em Up Move ’Em Out with the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA), host Jimmy Mac sits down with Tim Chrulski, COO of Garner Trucking, and Jacob Szabo, a 20-year-old regional dry-van driver and graduate of the Safe Drive Apprenticeship Pilot (SDAP) program.

The conversation dives into how Garner Trucking has successfully recruited and trained 18–21-year-old drivers through the FMCSA’s SDAP initiative — helping bridge the gap between young talent and a lifelong career in trucking.

Tim shares insight into Garner’s training and mentorship model, while Jacob gives a firsthand account of what it’s like to start driving professionally at 18 and the opportunities this program has opened for him.

Topics include:

How the Safe Drive Apprenticeship Pilot program works and why it matters.

Garner’s hands-on approach to mentoring young drivers.

The value of creating clear career pathways for the next generation.

What’s next for companies looking to participate in the SDAP program.

This episode highlights the power of innovation, mentorship, and opportunity in building a sustainable future for the trucking industry.

Learn more about the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA):

Website: https://www.truckload.org

Host: Jimmy Mac

Guests:

Tim Chrulski, COO, Garner Trucking

Jacob Szabo, SDAP Graduate & Regional Driver, Garner Trucking

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