219: From the Rolling Hills of Scotland to the Open Road of the U.S.A: David Hossack’s Journey to Oakley Trucking

09/25/24 • 29 min

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218: Celebrating Drivers While Tackling The Industry’s Toughest Challenges Head-On with Shannon Newton of Arkansas Trucking Association

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Celebrating Driver Appreciation Week (1:06)
Welcoming Back Shannon Newton to the Podcast (1:58)
Importance of Local Elections (5:24)
Driver Appreciation Efforts (7:01)
Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (8:41)
Freight Fraud and Cargo Theft Issues (9:30)
The sophistication of Cargo Theft (12:14)
Hair Testing for Drug Screening (14:34)
Concerns About Loopholes in Testing (18:32)
$462 Million Verdict Discussion (22:00)
Impact of Nuclear Verdicts on Industry Costs (25:19)
Project Zero and Adoption Awareness (26:20)
Benefits of the Arkansas Trucking Association (28:56)
Networking in the Trucking Industry (31:21)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (32:32)

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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220: Is Becoming an Owner-Operator Worth the Investment?

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

The Upcoming Company Party and Truck Show (1:49)
John Welch's New Truck (6:11)
John's Family Background and Trucking Journey (8:35)
Coming to Oakley Trucking (12:49)
The Importance of Communication with Dispatch (15:01)
Choosing the Right Truck (19:00)
Life on the Road with Family (21:30)
Exploring the Country (22:14)
Mechanical Knowledge for Owner-Operators (24:17)
Using Technology for Truck Issues (25:25)
The Importance of Customer Service (31:45)
Advice for Handling Customers (33:21)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (35:21)

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.