210: What’s It Like to Be Married to a Truck Driver?

07/24/24 • 32 min

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Previewing the episode with Ashley and Jamie (0:54)
Discussion on Challenges Wives Face (1:46)
The Importance of Support Systems (3:06)
Personal Introductions for Ashley and Jamie (6:03)
Daily Life as a Spouse (8:20)
Handling Emergencies (10:50)
Support Networks Among Wives (11:25)
Financial Management as Owner Operators (13:29)
Respect for Truck Drivers (15:14)
Adjusting to Spouse's Return (19:02)
Home Cooking and Truck Life (20:54)
Finding Hobbies Outside of Trucking (23:39)
Adjustments in Marriage (26:20)
Advice for Future Truck Driver Wives (28:44)
Communication is Key (29:41)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:32)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Previewing the episode with Ashley and Jamie (0:54)
Discussion on Challenges Wives Face (1:46)
The Importance of Support Systems (3:06)
Personal Introductions for Ashley and Jamie (6:03)
Daily Life as a Spouse (8:20)
Handling Emergencies (10:50)
Support Networks Among Wives (11:25)
Financial Management as Owner Operators (13:29)
Respect for Truck Drivers (15:14)
Adjusting to Spouse's Return (19:02)
Home Cooking and Truck Life (20:54)
Finding Hobbies Outside of Trucking (23:39)
Adjustments in Marriage (26:20)
Advice for Future Truck Driver Wives (28:44)
Communication is Key (29:41)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (30:32)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

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209: Understanding the Significance of Inland Waterways in Moving Freight

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Previewing this week’s episode (0:48)
Fred’s background and journey at Oakley (2:55)
Significance of inland waterways in transportation (6:06)
Explanation of waterways and their significance (7:34)
Fred’s personal background and family (9:28)
Expanding role at Oakley (12:14)
Improvements needed in the waterway system (15:12)
Efforts to secure funding for waterway projects (18:57)
Tonnage moved by barge (20:43)
Partnerships and roles in the waterway system (22:16)
Oakley's competitive edge (23:49)
Future of waterway systems (26:27)
Parting thoughts and takeaways (27:38)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruceoakley.com.

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211: Visualizing Success: Luigi's Journey from Colombia to Finding the Heart of Trucking

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Previewing Today’s Episode with Luigi (0:51)
Canada Recruiting Updates (3:50)
Luigi's Introduction and Journey to the United States (5:50)
Family and Living Situation (7:09)
Making the Decision to Leave Colombia and Move to the U.S. (9:12)
Visiting Family in Colombia (11:15)
Career Journey in the U.S. (12:16)
Transition to Trucking (14:40)
First Driving Job (17:11)
Luigi's Introduction to Driving for Donna the Buffalo Band (19:48)
Unexpected Recognition (22:36)
Web Development Journey (23:29)
Luigi Learning Different Languages (27:32)
Language Learning Techniques (31:01)
Decision to Buy a Truck (34:06)
Learning About Oakley at Truck Stop (37:18)
Equipment Trade-In (39:35)
Visualization in Driving (41:59)
Building Connections and Community (44:45)
Future Plans for Luigi (47:49)
Reflection on Life Experiences (48:53)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (52:57)

Oakley Trucking is a family-owned and operated trucking company headquartered in North Little Rock, Arkansas. For more information, check out our show website: podcast.bruce oakley.com.