185: Is There a Driver Shortage or Just a Driver Turnover Problem? Featuring Lewie Pugh of OOIDA
Jan 31, 2024•35 min
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Episode description
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Introducing Lewie and the topics for the episode (2:17)
- Driver shortage or driver turnover? (4:08)
- Challenges Faced by Truck Drivers (7:16)
- Impact of Regulations on Driver Retention (12:12)
- Need for Driver Education and Training (16:18)
- Cyclical Nature of Trucking Industry (19:35)
- Future of the Trucking Industry (21:56)
- The value of trucking (22:39)
- Company's responsibility to drivers (25:01)
- Driver's time and pay (28:08)
- Advocacy for truck drivers (30:22)
- Joining OOIDA (31:52)
- Appreciation for truck drivers (33:34)
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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