Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Truck Driver Appreciation Week Introduction (1:05)
• Introducing Shannon Newton & ATA (2:07)
• How to Show Appreciation (4:28)
• ATA’s Truck Driver Appreciation Events (5:39)
• Public Perception & Truck Driver Challenges (7:59)
• National Truck Driving Championship & Driver Image (10:11)
• ATA Membership and Industry Challenges (12:56)
• CDL Integrity and Fraudulent Licenses (14:05)
• English Language Proficiency Requirement (18:12)
• Enforcement and Federal Standards (20:03)
• Truck Parking Funding and Towing Reform (24:17)
• Towing Industry Issues and Legislative Changes (25:28)
• New Towing Board and Owner-Operator Impact (28:05)
• Washington D.C. Advocacy and Arkansas Trucking Stats (29:15)
• Shannon Newton’s Career and Family (31:17)
• Litigation Environment and Industry Reputation (33:07)
• Final Thoughts and Takeaways (36:13)

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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