226: Why Did the Truck Driver Cross the Road? To Become an Owner-Operator

The Oakley Podcast

11/13/24 • 41 min

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

Previewing Today’s Episode (0:58)
Model Truck and Trailer Display Here in the Studio (1:45)
Importance of Owner-Operator Stories (3:27)
Jeff’s Background in Trucking (5:53)
Moving from New York to South Carolina (10:10)
Full-Time Trucking Experience (11:26)
Family's Trucking Legacy (14:38)
Transition to Owner-Operator (16:08)
Making the Decision to Become an Owner-Operator (19:18)
Tax Benefits of Being an Owner-Operator (20:29)
Learning the Business Side of Trucking (22:13)
Managing Business Finances (24:46)
Mental Preparation for Driving (27:24)
Perception of Truck Drivers (30:01)
Communication with Dispatchers (34:37)
Jeff’s Future Plans (37:30)
Final Thoughts and Takeaways (39:27)

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.

11/13/24 • 41 min

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