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On Driver to Driver, we discuss all things trucking with a Stokes Trucking spin.
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This episode is filled with great advice for Truckers! First, our new Director of Retention & Recruiting at Stokes Trucking tells us about himself and offers tips for new drivers. Then, Ty Walker, Mike Hampton, and Brad Long discuss winter driving. Finally, Ty Walker talks about the proper uses of Personal Conveyance and Yard Move. All good tips for new and experienced drivers alike! Don't forget to check out www.stokestrucking.com for more information on our company.
1For years, truckstops had some of the best food around. We talk with 6 of our drivers about their favorite places to dine. Some open, some from long ago. To check out a couple of the websites discussed, click the following links. https://blog.cheapism.com/best-truck-stop-restaurants/https://www.lovefood.com/galleries/77178/the-best-truck-stop-eats-near-me-in-every-us-stateWe close out the show talking about the future of trucking. Be sure to tell your friends and rate and review the podc...
All football and trucking. In segment one, we recap the 2021 football season with Mike Larsen, lead dispatcher for Stokes Trucking and co-driver of the Utah State Football equipment truck. Segment two we talk with Hal Morrell, co-driver of the BYU Football equipment truck. In segment three, we talk about hauling the football equipment in the future.
Welcome back after a long break! On this episode, we talk with John Brodie of 1580 Utility Trailer. John has been selling Stokes Trucking trailers for over 30 years. In segment two, we have a follow up discussion with Ray Andersen, driver of truck 695. Then, Grace and Mark discuss Stokes Trucking being named a "Fleet to Watch" by the folks with "Best Fleets to Drive for".
In Episode #20, we chat with Rand & Mark Austin of Beehive Insurance. Rand has been in the insurance business for 40 years and is a wealth of knowledge. We also talk with Ty Walker about CSA scores.
On this edition of the podcast, we focus on night driving. The first segment is with Shane Gorder, driver of truck #696. We learn more about Shane and what he likes about Stokes Trucking. In the 2nd segment, we talk with Val Stokes & Ty Walker about night driving, hazards it presents, and how to help mitigate the danger. Then it's a Question from the Road.
On episode #18 it's all about the Utah State Football team. At time stamp 5:03 we talk with Mike Larsen and his son Britton, about Mike being a crazy Aggie fan. Then at time stamp 24:11, we get the inside scoop on what gets hauled in the equipment truck and how it all gets done from Bo Bates, head equipment manager for the Utah State Football team.
On episode #17 we talk with Jim Tarbet. Jim has been a driver for Stokes Trucking for 15 years and has 60 years of total experience. We also have Ty Walker's safety minute talking about defensive driving. Here's a link to the video of Jim avoiding an accident. https://youtu.be/3tqD0F17vcE
On this episode, we get to know Mike Larsen, dispatcher and customer service rep for N. CA and S. OR for Stokes Trucking. We also discuss what to do in case of an accident with Ty Walker. We also answer a question from the road about our steer axle weight ratings.
On this episode of Driver to Driver, we focus on a couple of our vendors and talk about international shipping. Segments are as follows. Ben Isaacson @ 2:41 - Truck SalesPremier Truck Group(801) 978-8038 (direct)(801) 695-5717 (mobile)bisaacson@premiertruck.comZach Zaroor @ 35:35 - Commercial Account ManagerAdvantage PressurePro LLC.zach@pressurepro.usO – 816-925-0335 C – 816-289-1145Jess Starke @ 1:01:27 - Vice President & C0 - Owner of Alta Rose Freightlines.
On this episode of Driver to Driver, we play the Utah Trucking Association Legends Panel from UTA convention in St George, UT. You can find individual segments at the following time stamps.Intro to Episode #13 - 00:33 Legends panel w/Rick Clasby, executive director of UTA - 5:39Jack White, President of Alpha Transport - 17:27Duane Braegger CEO of Tramcor - 24:24Dan England, Chairman of the Board, CR England - 36:36Val Stokes, founder and owner, Stokes Trucking - 46:15Jeff England, CEO of...
On this episode we finish our discussion about fuel mileage with Mike Pollock, driver of truck 693. We also talk with Rick Clasby, executive director of the Utah Trucking Association about their purpose and the award the our founder, Val Stokes, received at the UTA annual convention in St George. Segments can be found at the following time stamps. 2:57 - MPG Matters!!! Part 2 with Mike Pollock42:44 - Utah Trucking Association w/Rick Clasby, executive director of the UTA1:00:06 - Question...
On this episode of Driver To Driver, we talk with Ty Walker, safety manager for Stokes Trucking about using the Adverse Driving exception when logging time. Following that, is an interview with Mike Pollock, driver of truck #693, about fuel economy and all the things that Stokes Trucking has done to achieve better MPG. Check out Stokes Trucking on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram @stokestrucking. You can also visit our website www.stokestrucking.com for more information on our company. As alwa...
Happy Mother's Day! We couldn't do what we do without your support! Here's a bonus episode of Driver to Driver - A Stokes Trucking Podcast. I interview my wife, Becki Lawver, and my mom, Clara Lawver! Be sure to thank all the Moms out there today!
On this episode we're joined by Charles Ballard, driver of truck #685 and Tyler Howell, Director of Safety for Stokes Trucking. We discuss mental health with Charles and Stokes Trucking's employee medical benefits with Tyler Howell. Please check out this article published by Pride Transport - https://www.pridetransport.com/news-and-events/to-end-it-all-american-truck-driver-suicideIf you are struggling, here are a couple hotline numbers...National Alliance On Mental Illness (NAMI) Hotline:1-8...
In this episode of Driver to Driver, the main topic is about DOT inspections. You can find interviews at the following timestamps.Val Stokes - 5:28Ty Walker - 15:29Brad Wiseman - 37:11Question from the Road - 54:37
This is part 2 of our Women in Trucking series. On this episode we talk with Dr. Becki Lawver from Utah State University and Chryssa Hunlock with Cheema Freightlines LLC. Time stamps are as follows -Intro w/Dr Rebecca Lawver - 00:32Dr Lawver bio, https://aste.usu.edu/index - 1:25QFR (Question from the Road) What makes up cruise % - 3:13Mark & Dr Lawver intro Chyrssa - 9:36Chyrssa Hunlock, https://cheemafreightlines.com/home40234270 - 32:21Chyrssa Hunlock, http://www.womenintru...
On today's episode, we talk with Julie Stokes and Laura Hampton. March is Women's history month. We will be following up next week with a 2nd episode focused on Women in Trucking! We also answer a question from the road. You can skip to segments using the following time stamps.6:44 - Interview with Julie Stokes27:50 - Interview with Laura Hampton1:15:49 - QFR - Dispatch Assignments
We look at driver health through interviews with Dale Swensen and Mike Roberts. Segment time stamps are as follows.Questions from the Road - What do drivers eat w/Mark & Grace - 4:38Dale Swensen on health - 11:07Ty Walker's Safety Minute - 30:50Mike Roberts - 47:01Story's from the Road w/Mark & Grace - 1:07:25
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