owner operator stories Archives - Truck Drivers USA https://truckdriversus.com/tag/owner-operator-stories/ Truck Driving Jobs Fri, 23 Jan 2026 17:15:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://truckdriversus.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-512x512-logo-32x32.jpg owner operator stories Archives - Truck Drivers USA https://truckdriversus.com/tag/owner-operator-stories/ 32 32 The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives – A Look Inside the Chrome Shop Mafia World https://truckdriversus.com/the-oakley-podcast-from-the-archives-a-look-inside-the-chrome-shop-mafia-world/ Tue, 27 Jan 2026 16:00:48 +0000 https://truckdriversus.com/?p=716862 Brian Martin, founder of Four State Trucks and the visionary behind Chrome Shop Mafia, joins host Jeremy Kellett to share the story of how a passion for trucks turned into […]

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]]> Brian Martin, founder of Four State Trucks and the visionary behind Chrome Shop Mafia, joins host Jeremy Kellett to share the story of how a passion for trucks turned into a nationally recognized brand in the custom truck world. From his early days working as a mechanic in Joplin, Missouri, to launching the Guilty by Association Truck Show and starring on Trick My Truck, Brian reflects on decades of hard work, family values, and the evolution of an industry. His down-to-earth perspective and deep connection to the trucking community offer valuable insights for owner-operators and enthusiasts alike.

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]]> The Oakley Podcast: From the Archives – How a Father and His Son Share a Love of Trucking https://truckdriversus.com/the-oakley-podcast-from-the-archives-how-a-father-and-his-son-share-a-love-of-trucking/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 16:00:56 +0000 https://truckdriversus.com/?p=715969 In this special episode of the Oakley Podcast: Trucking, Business & Family, host Dustin Eagle and co-host Megan Cummings reflect on some of their favorite moments from 2025 and sit […]

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]]> In this special episode of the Oakley Podcast: Trucking, Business & Family, host Dustin Eagle and co-host Megan Cummings reflect on some of their favorite moments from 2025 and sit down with longtime Oakley owner-operator Fred Levy and his 13-year-old son Jerome. After two years in the making, this heartfelt conversation dives into Fred’s journey from Mississippi to the open road, his early days with Pepsi, and how trucking turned from a job into a generational passion. Jerome shares his deep love for trucks, his summer rides with his dad, and his big dreams of launching his own logistics company one day. Their inspiring story highlights the power of family, mentorship, and a true love for the trucking industry.

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