What is NEXT GEAR TRUCKING COLLABORATIVE?
Next Gear Trucking Collaborative is a community-driven platform connecting individuals across the trucking industry with the relationships, resources, and opportunities they need to grow. Through educational events, networking experiences, and industry partnerships, we create spaces where connections are made, knowledge is shared, and opportunities are created.
Saturday, December 5, 2026 | 8:00 AM–1:00 PM | Burlington, MA
The Level Up Trucking Summit is a one-day education and networking experience bringing together aspiring drivers, current drivers, owner operators, investors, and industry partners to learn, connect, and grow within the trucking industry.
This year’s featured theme, Tapping Into Triaxles, will give attendees an inside look at the triaxle trucking industry through real-world experiences, practical guidance, and lessons learned from those already doing the work.
Through keynote presentations, industry panels, live Q&A, and intentional networking, attendees will gain valuable insights and access industry resources. The experience is designed to help participants build relationships and explore new career and business opportunities.
Who Should Attend?
Whether you're exploring trucking, gearing up to buy your first truck, or running a growing operation, the Level Up Trucking Summit brings the right people and resources into one room!
Presented by Next Gear Trucking Collaborative, this experience is designed to connect trucking professionals, aspiring owner operators, entrepreneurs, and industry partners through education, resources, and intentional networking.
Your Ticket Includes:
Breakfast and lunch
Full access to all speaker sessions and industry panels
Access to the vendor and resource area
Opportunities to connect with trucking professionals, business owners, financial institutions, and industry partners
Intentional networking to build relationships and explore new opportunities
Free on-site parking
Who Should Attend?
Individuals interested in entering the trucking industry
Current CDL students and drivers
Drivers preparing to become owner operators
Current owner operators looking to grow, recruit, or build partnerships
Investors interested in trucking opportunities