Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Welcoming Alex to the Podcast (1:56)
- Military Contracts Explained (4:38)
- Skills Gained from Military Service (7:54)
- Alex’s First Truck Experience (14:36)
- Becoming an Independent Contractor (17:23)
- Purchasing a Truck (19:19)
- Understanding Business (21:59)
- Financial Planning (23:17)
- Fuel Costs (25:21)
- Fuel Efficiency Habits (27:20)
- Speed Management (31:50)
- Analyzing Empty vs. Loaded Miles (37:47)
- Average MPG Calculation (38:59)
- Defensive Driving Insights (41:17)
- Relaxed Driving Approach (43:03)
- Advice for Owner-Operators (46:09)
- Alex’s Future Aspirations (47:41)
- Changing the Stigma of Trucking and Parting Thoughts (52:05)
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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