198: Bachelors + Masters = Owner/Operator: Why Jason Cooper Traded His Masters Degree for a CDL
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 Published On May 1, 2024

This week on the Oakley Podcast, hosts Jeremy Kellett and Megan Cummings welcome Jason Cooper, one of our Owner/Operators at Oakley. During the episode, Jason shares his journey from becoming a company driver to his current role at Oakley. He discusses the significance of truckers in the supply chain, the stability of work at Oakley, and the pride of owning a truck. The episode delves into the support Oakley provides to its owner-operators, the camaraderie among drivers, and Jason's personal experiences, including work-life balance and his relationship with his dispatcher, why Jason has recruited friends to join Oakley, and more.

Key topics in today’s conversation include:
Introduction of Co-Host Megan (2:00)
Megan's experience at Oakley (3:23)
Jason’s background in trucking (7:38)
From criminal justice to truck driving (9:54)
Jason's experience as an owner-operator at Oakley (16:29)
Stability of work at Oakley Trucking (18:32)
Work-life Balance (21:41)
Truck Driver's Role in the Economy and Society (24:00)
Final thoughts and takeaways (25:10)

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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Main Website: http://bruceoakley.com/oakleytrucking/
Driver Landing Page: http://driveoakley.com/

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