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Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services | A Trucking Podcast
What Does It Take to Build a Successful Career in Trucking? Trucking is more than just driving miles—it’s about mentorship, advocacy, and continuous learning.
In this episode, Charles Gracey, President of Hot Seat Services and Host of Sense Per Mile, shares his incredible journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a leading voice for drivers and carriers. With hands-on experience as both a driver and executive, Charles provides practical insights into driver training, recruitment, and industry trends.
He also discusses why mentorship is crucial, how drivers can advocate for themselves, and what new drivers need to know before stepping into the industry. Whether you're starting your career in trucking or looking to navigate its challenges more effectively, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.
📍 Episode Highlights02:30 – Transitioning from the military to trucking. 04:00 – Building driver training programs and moving into recruitment. 06:15 – The importance of the recruiter-driver relationship. 10:00 – From culinary school to trucking: How Charles made the shift. 13:00 – Advice for new drivers: "Complacency kills". 16:30 – Trends and challenges in the trucking industry. 20:00 – Choosing between company driver or owner-operator. 23:00 – The role of mentorship in driver success. 26:00 – Work-life balance and avoiding burnout. 28:00 – Final thoughts and resources for new drivers.
🎙 About Our GuestCharles Gracey is the President of Hot Seat Services, a company dedicated to helping drivers and carriers succeed in the trucking industry. As the host of the Sense Per Mile podcast, Charles shares valuable insights on recruitment, training, and industry advocacy. With a background as a driver, recruiter, and executive, he is passionate about mentorship and elevating the next generation of trucking professionals.
🌍 Connect with Charles and Hot Seat Services: 🔗 Hot Seat Services: www.hotseatservices.com 🎙 Sense Per Mile Podcast: www.sensepermilepodcast.com
📘 Follow Charles on Social Media: 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charles-gracey 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr_phil_of_trucking 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): x.com/dr_phil_truckn 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/drphiloftrucking 🎶 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr_phil_of_trucking
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/milesandmentors 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/miles-and-mentors-podcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/hghXm3JUME0 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Or are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].
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By Alex PowersWhat Does It Take to Build a Successful Career in Trucking? Trucking is more than just driving miles—it’s about mentorship, advocacy, and continuous learning.
In this episode, Charles Gracey, President of Hot Seat Services and Host of Sense Per Mile, shares his incredible journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming a leading voice for drivers and carriers. With hands-on experience as both a driver and executive, Charles provides practical insights into driver training, recruitment, and industry trends.
He also discusses why mentorship is crucial, how drivers can advocate for themselves, and what new drivers need to know before stepping into the industry. Whether you're starting your career in trucking or looking to navigate its challenges more effectively, this episode is packed with valuable insights and actionable advice.
📍 Episode Highlights02:30 – Transitioning from the military to trucking. 04:00 – Building driver training programs and moving into recruitment. 06:15 – The importance of the recruiter-driver relationship. 10:00 – From culinary school to trucking: How Charles made the shift. 13:00 – Advice for new drivers: "Complacency kills". 16:30 – Trends and challenges in the trucking industry. 20:00 – Choosing between company driver or owner-operator. 23:00 – The role of mentorship in driver success. 26:00 – Work-life balance and avoiding burnout. 28:00 – Final thoughts and resources for new drivers.
🎙 About Our GuestCharles Gracey is the President of Hot Seat Services, a company dedicated to helping drivers and carriers succeed in the trucking industry. As the host of the Sense Per Mile podcast, Charles shares valuable insights on recruitment, training, and industry advocacy. With a background as a driver, recruiter, and executive, he is passionate about mentorship and elevating the next generation of trucking professionals.
🌍 Connect with Charles and Hot Seat Services: 🔗 Hot Seat Services: www.hotseatservices.com 🎙 Sense Per Mile Podcast: www.sensepermilepodcast.com
📘 Follow Charles on Social Media: 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charles-gracey 📸 Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr_phil_of_trucking 🐦 X (formerly Twitter): x.com/dr_phil_truckn 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/drphiloftrucking 🎶 TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr_phil_of_trucking
📢 Stay Connected with The Miles and Mentors Podcast🚛 Get expert insights from trucking and logistics leaders who have put in the miles and are here to mentor you!
🌐 Podcast Website: www.milesandmentorspodcast.com 📘 Facebook: www.facebook.com/milesandmentors 🔗 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/miles-and-mentors-podcast
🎧 Watch & Listen: 📺 YouTube: https://youtu.be/hghXm3JUME0 🎙 Listen on your favorite podcast platform!
🚛 Want to Be Featured? Are you a trucking or logistics leader with an inspiring story to share? Or are you interested in sponsoring an episode? Let’s talk! Reach out at 📧 [email protected].