During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy welcomes Chris Nye, one of our owner/operators at Oakley. The episode was recorded live at the Mid-America Truck Show in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chris brings his son, Carter, on the show as well. The conversation explores the Nye family’s multi-generational trucking history, with Chris sharing his journey from starting at 18 to now working with Oakley Trucking. Key topics include the evolution of trucking technology, the importance of family support, and the challenges of being an independent contractor. Carter provides insights into his interest in trucks and working in the family business. The podcast highlights the strong family tradition in trucking and Oakley’s commitment to supporting owner-operators. Listeners will gain a personal perspective on the trucking lifestyle, the value of passing down skills through generations, the benefits of working with a supportive trucking company, and so much more.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Chris’s Trucking History (1:15)
- Truck Maintenance Insights (2:24)
- Chris’s Start in Trucking (3:53)
- Changes in Trucking Over 30 Years (7:27)
- Advice for New Truck Drivers (8:53)
- Carter’s Future in Trucking (10:50)
- Memories of Trucking (12:11)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (16:43)
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.