This week on the Oakley Podcast,  Wayne Limburg, one of our Owner/Operators at Oakley joins Jeremy to talk about his trucking journey, family heritage, and the high standards upheld at Oakley Trucking. Wayne shares personal stories about running a family business, overcoming health setbacks, and transitioning within the company, while discussing the dedication, resilience, and safety practices needed for a successful trucking career. Listeners will gain insights into the real-life challenges and rewards of owner operators, the importance of a strong support system, the value of maintaining professionalism and safety on the road, and so much more. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Discussion of Oakley Trucking Standards and Expectations (0:39 )
• Wayne Introduces Himself and His Family (5:31 )
• Family History and Origins of the Limburg Name (7:18 )
• Wayne’s Start in Trucking, License, and Early Career (10:13 )
• Crane Operation, Welding, and Transition Out of Construction (11:39 )
• Becoming an Owner Operator and Choosing Oakley (13:23 )
• Challenges and Rewards of Owner Operator Life (14:45 )
• Personal Health Setbacks: Knee Replacement and Heart Attack (16:05 )
• Overcoming Adversity and Family Resilience (19:03 )
• Safety Practices and Trucking Miles without Major Accident (20:28 )
• Changing Divisions and Dispatchers within Oakley (23:24 )
• Appreciation for Oakley’s Professionalism and Company Culture (26:34 )
• Reflections, Final Thoughts, and Episode Close (27:15 )

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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