Driver to Driver - A Stokes Trucking Podcast

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. 

For 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-state
We close out the show talking about the future of trucking. Be sure to tell your friends and rate and review the podcast. 

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.