For the next few weeks, we’re looking back in the archives for some of the best episodes that you may have missed. We’ll be back with new content in January 2025.
This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings chat with Adrian Guillot, one of our Owner/Operators at Oakley Trucking. During the episode, Adrian shares his journey into the trucking industry, discussing his transition to pneumatic trucking and the challenges he has faced along the way. He highlights the importance of communication with dispatchers and reflects on his family life, including the emotional story behind his business name, “Scruffy Transportation.” Adrian also addresses public misconceptions about truck drivers and shares his future plans in the industry. The episode underscores the rewards and complexities of being a truck driver and so much more. Don’t miss it!
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Welcome to Today’s Episode (1:02)
- Megan’s Back to Co-Host (1:57)
- How the Podcast Has Grown (3:59)
- Adrian’s Background in Trucking (6:21)
- Family Dynamics (7:59)
- Pneumatic Trucking Insights (9:42)
- Unloading Process Duration (14:15)
- Starting Trucking Journey (18:18)
- Finding Good Eats on the Road (19:33)
- Adrian’s Wife’s Flea Market Adventures (20:03)
- Truck Purchase Experience Through Arrow Truck Sales (22:39)
- The Story behind “Scruffy Transportation” (26:21)
- Challenges of Owner-Operator Life (32:00)
- Discovering Oakley Trucking (35:04)
- Importance of Dispatcher Relationship (37:43)
- Enjoying the Journey (41:12)
- Public Perception of Truck Drivers (43:59)
- Future Plans as a Truck Driver (46:09)
- Audience Question of the Week: Strategies for Parking as a Driver (48:03)
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.