This week on the Oakley Podcast, Jeremy Kellett sits down with Dave Hall, Arkansas Road Team Captain and veteran truck driver, to discuss his 38-year career, the importance of road safety education, and the mission of the Arkansas Road Team. They explore the team’s hands-on outreach programs, like driving simulators and blind spot demonstrations, aimed at educating drivers of all ages about sharing the road safely with trucks. Key topics include challenges of the trucking industry, advice for new drivers, combating distracted driving, and opportunities in the field for everyone. Listeners will gain insights into the rewarding nature of trucking, the importance of education for public safety, upcoming plans to bring these initiatives to broader audiences, and so much more. 

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

• Welcome to Today’s Episode (0:38)
• Dave Hall introduces Himself and Shares His Background (3:29)
• Talking About Family, Hobbies, and Living in Arkansas (6:36)
• Dave’s Entry Into Trucking and Early Career Stories (9:16)
• Moving Between Companies and Life Changes (12:11)
• The Formation of The Arkansas Road Team (15:15)
• Road Team Education Tools and Public Demonstrations (18:18)
• Truck Simulators and School Outreach Experiences (21:05)
• Discussing Distracted Driving and Road Safety Laws (24:47)
• Lessons in Defensive Driving and Handling Bad Weather (27:50)
• Achieving Four Million Safe Miles and Championship Wins (30:40)
• Career Opportunities and Inclusivity in Trucking (33:16)
• Tips For New Drivers and Realities Of Trucking Life (36:24)
• Trucking’s Purpose, Community Involvement, and Parting Thoughts (39:21)

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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