During this week’s episode of the Oakley Podcast, host Jeremy Kellett is joined by Michael Johnson, one of our owner/operators at Oakley Trucking. Mike shares his remarkable journey from serving as a Marine and working as a heavy haul trucker to becoming an insurance adjuster and Oakley owner/operator. He discusses his family’s adoption story, the challenges and rewards of trucking, and offers practical advice on navigating insurance policies for both truckers and homeowners. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of understanding insurance coverage, the diverse backgrounds of truck drivers, and the supportive community at Oakley. Key takeaways include being proactive with insurance, appreciating the varied paths in trucking, the impact of strong family and faith values, and so much more.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Welcome to the Show and Sponsor Reveal: Boss Truck Shops (1:44)
• Why Boss Truck Shops is a Sponsor (5:35)
• Introducing Owner/Operator Mike Johnson (8:14)
• Military Service as a Korean Linguist (11:57)
• Transition to Trucking and Heavy Haul (14:21)
• Becoming an Owner-Operator at Oakley (15:58)
• Orientation and Owner-Operator Experience (21:07)
• Insurance Adjusting Side Career (22:26)
• Storm and Disaster Response Stories (23:35)
• Insurance Adjusting Details and Advice (26:36)
• Replacement Cost vs. Actual Cash Value (28:33)
• Renters Insurance and Personal Property Claims (31:44)
• Public Adjusters and Fighting Insurance Denials (34:03)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (37:13)

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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