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From the Archives: 5 Important Steps to Consider When Becoming an Owner-Operator

Aug 16, 202340 min
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Episode description

Key topics in today’s conversation include:

  • Need to Know with Vickie Chastain: pre-trip inspections (1:44)
  • Financing for your truck and figuring out a down payment (5:02)
  • Picking the right truck for the job (14:10)
  • Selecting a good dealership to work with (17:41)
  • Don’t spend your last dollar on a truck (27:22)
  • Have a good business plan (34:00)
  • What makes Oakley a good company for a first-time owner-operator (37:22)

Thank you Dustin for taking us through the five steps that every first-time owner-operator needs to think about. 

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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