206: Sharing the Wealth of Knowledge: Joe McCullough's Experience Mentoring A New Generation

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings welcome back Joe McCullough, one of our Owner/Operators at Oakley Trucking. During the episode, Joe shares his background in construction, his transition to trucking, and his three-year experience with Oakley. The conversation also explores the importance of mentoring younger drivers, the evolving trucking industry, the challenges and responsibilities of being an owner-operator, the value of community support, and more.
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
Joe’s Background and Journey to Oakley (1:06)
Reminders About 2290s for Drivers (4:10)
Maintenance Week for Joe (5:13)
From Construction to Driving (7:16)
Friendships and Support at Oakley (12:31)
Mentoring New Owner-Operators (17:29)
Discussion About the Different Divisions at Oakley (18:49)
Recruiting Others to Oakley and Trucking (20:13)
Essential Tools and Equipment for Trucking (26:44)
Passing on Knowledge to Younger Drivers (30:50)
The Mindset of a Good Owner-Operator (34:19)
Company Culture and Success (36:11)
Joe’s Connection with Bruce Mallinson (39:00)
Future Plans and Retirement (42:22)
Parting Thoughts (46:37)
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