Embark on an exciting journey into the world of the roustabout and trucking: expand your horizons, explore the open roads, learn something new every day, and discover the ins and outs of these in-demand career pathways.

Acknowledgements:
This JASON Learning collection is developed in partnership with Doddridge County Schools and Hall Drilling, LLC.

Lesson 1: The Backbone of Logistics

Discover how trucks are essential to the supply chain, learn about various careers associated with trucking, and investigate aspects of logistics involved in navigation.

Target Audience:
Grades 7-12

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
CTE, career explorations, delivery, logistics, supply chains

Lesson 2: On the Road: A Day in A Driver's Life

Explore a truck driver’s daily tasks, challenges, and successes.

Target Audience:
Grades 7-12

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
CTE, career explorations, fuel efficiency, cargo weight, financial management, and budget.

Lesson 3: Keeping You and Your Cargo Safe

Analyze safety considerations and regulations regarding trucks, cargo, road conditions, and driving habits. In the challenge, students create a safety PSA to share their knowledge. 

Target Audience:
Grades 7-12

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
CTE, career explorations, cargo, safety company professionalism, reliability, credibility

Lesson 4: Navigating Your Career Highway

Explore skills and certifications that contribute to career success. 

Target Audience:
Grades 7-12

Examples of Key Concepts and Vocabulary:
CTE, career explorations, roustabout, commercial driver’s license (CDL), manual dexterity and teamwork

Included Materials

Each module in Career Highways: On Ramps to Roustabout and Trucking is facilitated by specially designed educator support materials:

  • An “Educator Prep” section complete with directions and supplemental resources
  • Interdisciplinary Connections
  • Relevant and engaging videos and web links

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