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, host Megan Cummings welcomes Damoni Gunter an Owner/Operator here at Oakley Trucking. During the episode, Damoni shares his journey and insights in the trucking industry. He discusses his transition to Oakley Trucking, the challenges and rewards of his role, and his aspirations for his future career. The group also talks about the commitment needed to succeed in trucking, the supportive environment at Oakley, finding satisfaction with your career, the importance of trucking in the fabric of the country, and more.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Introduction of Today’s Episode with Damoni Gunter (0:12)
- Update on 2290s from Oakley (1:040)
- Damoni’s Background and Transition to Oakley (5:06)
- Transitioning to Oakley and Truck Purchase (9:08)
- Discussion about Damoni’s New Truck (11:14)
- Truck Trade Process (12:06)
- Challenges of Being an Owner-Operator (14:32)
- Pros and Cons of Hopper Division (17:36)
- Starting out in the Hopper division (21:29)
- Oakley’s high expectations for drivers (23:53)
- The meaning of being a truck driver (27:39)
- Stereotypes about truck drivers (31:58)
- Final thoughts and takeaways (34:47)
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.