Jul 11, 2024
The trucking industry is constantly changing, but what’s life like for a new-to-the-business trucker?
Welcome to the first Road Reflection episode, where we speak with truck drivers on the road. Our guest is Andrew Becker, a truck driver based in Indianapolis, IN, who became a truck driver within the last five years and transitioned from the landscaping business to the logistics world alongside his family.
Andrew shares his experiences, from surviving a near-fatal load mishap that taught him invaluable lessons about road safety to the challenges and triumphs of starting a trucking business from scratch. He also provides motivational tips on using downtime efficiently and even reveals his unique hobby of learning German on the go.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
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Andrew’s experience transitioning from a family landscaping business to the logistics industry highlights both the challenges and successes encountered on the way
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How Andrew uses downtime effectively, such as learning a new language, to make the most of wait periods during his trucking job
Resources:
Compass Carriers: https://www.compass-carriers.com/
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Zac’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zachary-elsts-981953108/
Chelsea’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chelsea-faulkner-6673288b/
Jump into the conversation:
00:59 - Welcome to Road Reflections
01:32 - Introduction to Andrew and how he got into trucking
02:50 - The equipment Andrew started with in 2019
04:58 - His most memorable experience on the road
06:09 - The biggest challenge Andrew experienced when entering the trucking industry
09:14 - Advice for those who are starting in the trucking industry
12:31 - Challenges Andrew foresees in the future of trucking
14:05 - What Andrew loves the most about being a truck driver