238: Cruz Control: An Owner-Operator's Journey from Marine Corps to Trucking
Mar 19, 2025•31 min
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Episode description
Key topics in today’s conversation include:
- Previewing Today’s Episode with Cruz (0:12)
- Come See Us at MATS (3:02)
- Cruz’s Background and Journey in Trucking (7:33)
- Becoming an Owner Operator (12:09)
- Purchasing a New Truck (13:40)
- Cruz's Girlfriend: Professional Boxer (16:11)
- Experience with Dump Trailers (17:31)
- Reasons for Staying in Trucking (18:44)
- Adjusting to a New Truck (20:24)
- Future Aspirations in Trucking (23:45)
- Advice for Aspiring Owner Operators (24:33)
- Building Relationships in Trucking (27:23)
- Final Thoughts and Takeaways (29:01)
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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