254: Wheels of Wisdom: A Father, Son, and a Love for Trucking

This week on the Oakley Podcast, Megan Cummings and Dustin Eagle bring you another great episode as they welcome Fred & Jerome Levy. Fred is an Owner/Operator here at Oakley, and his son Jerome is already planning his trucking career. Fred, who started driving with Pepsi and transitioned to over-the-road trucking, discusses his career path and joining Oakley Trucking. Jerome, already knowledgeable in the industry, demonstrates an intense interest in trucking, using American Truck Simulator and already planning to start his own company in the future. The episode explores changes in the trucking industry, the importance of family values, understanding of trucking regulations, and truck models. Key takeaways include the evolving nature of trucking, the significance of mentorship even from parent to child, the potential for young, passionate individuals to innovate in the transportation industry, and so much more. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Welcome to the Episode (0:46)
• Oakley Trucking Recruiting Needs (1:19)
• Celebrity Encounter Story (4:54)
• Preview of the Episode & Past Highlights (9:30)
• Introducing Fred and Jerome Levy (13:31)
• Fred’s Early Trucking Career (17:35)
• Jerome’s Introduction to Trucking and Passion for Trucks (20:45)
• Fred on Family, Purpose, and Jerome’s Passion (24:43)
• Fred’s Career Path Before Oakley (26:26)
• Fred’s Experience at Oakley (30:01)
• Jerome’s Business Aspirations (33:51)
• Changes in Trucking Over the Years (37:58)
• Trucking Regulations and Cleanliness (41:13)
• Jerome’s Training and Future Plans (45:25)
• Generational Lessons and Family Support (47:41)
• Final Thoughts and Conclusion (49:12)

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.