Are driver training programs helping - or just checking boxes?

In this episode, Chelsea Faulkner of HandledNow sits down with Dr. Gina Anderson, CEO of Luma Brighter Learning and a leading voice in cognitive science and adult education. With over a decade of experience in the trucking industry, Gina shares what she’s seen firsthand: information overload, disconnected training, and missed opportunities to build trust.

She discusses why traditional driver education is failing, how fleets can create more meaningful learning experiences, and what it takes to bridge the communication gap across generations and roles.

In this episode, you’ll hear about:

Why driver feedback is key to building trust
How learning science can improve safety and retention
The risks of AI when it replaces real understanding

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Episode Highlights: (00:00) Intro

(01:23) Dr. Gina Anderson’s path to Luma Brighter Learning

(04:45) The problem with “check-the-box” driver training

(06:20) Bridging generational learning gaps in trucking

(08:07) Why fleets need to build trust with drivers

(13:35) How content overload and tech create a loneliness loop

(17:14) The promise and danger of AI in driver learning

(28:09) Rethinking safety training through authentic education

How Listening to Your Drivers Can Spark Real Change with Dr. Gina Anderson, Luma Brighter Learning