This week on the Oakley Podcast, Steve Grant shares his inspiring journey from a military upbringing to becoming a successful Owner/Operator at Oakley. He discusses the challenges and rewards of trucking, the importance of financial planning and business ownership, and offers practical advice for aspiring owner-operators. Steve also highlights his commitment to health and fitness on the road, the value of building honest relationships, and his future goals of expanding his business and supporting others. Listeners will gain insights into the realities of trucking, the significance of resilience, the benefits of taking control of one’s career and well-being, and so much more.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Welcome to Today’s Episode (0:35 )
• Reminder: Oakley Rental Trucks (1:38 )
• Steve’s Childhood and Family Moves Across the Country (3:36 )
• Military Experience and Transition to Trucking (7:56 )
• Family Life, Children, and Career Decisions (13:26 )
• Charter Bus Driving and the Impact of COVID-19 (16:37 )
• Returning to Trucking and Becoming an Owner-Operator (21:09 )
• Business Ownership, Financial Planning, and Escrow Strategies (27:35 )
• Health, Fitness, and Staying Active on the Road (30:49 )
• The Realities of Dump Trailers and Physical Demands (33:45 )
• Advice for Aspiring Owner-Operators and Future Plans (38:24 )
• Closing Reflections and Final Thoughts on Trucking (42:11 )

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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