Exploring New Horizons: Gulf Relay's Expansion into Retail, Pharmaceutical, and Manufacturing Industries
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Customer Base Diversification (0:28)Retail and Seasonal Trends (1:00)Expansion to South Carolina (2:18)Driver Home Time and Fleet Growth (4:02)The Rela...
21 Mars 20245min
Navigating Market Fluctuations: The Role of Service Excellence, Technology, and Teamwork
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Bidding Season Preparation (0:27)Customer Scorecard Meetings (0:59)Market Outlook and Strategic Relationships (3:29)Operational Decision Making (4:38)F...
29 Feb 20246min
The Impact of Reducing Idle Percentage on Fuel Costs in Trucking Operations
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Introducing Allie and Bryce (0:13)Tips for Reducing Idle Percentage (0:23)The Importance of Driver Engagement (1:25)Final thoughts and takeaways (3:17)...
15 Feb 20243min
Honk if You Miss the Days of Driver Camaraderie and Courtesy on the Road
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Camaraderie among drivers (0:06)Importance of common courtesy (1:13)The impact of technology on driving behavior (7:32)Safety and trip planning (10:02)...
16 Jan 202413min
The Impact of Idling on Fuel Consumption: Insights from Experienced Truckers
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:The importance of reducing idling time (1:19)Proper APU training (3:30)Different strategies for minimizing idling (8:13)Reducing Idling Time (9:58)Cont...
9 Jan 202413min
The Essentials that Every Truck Driver Needs with Brett Hutchins
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Jimmy’s ride or die tools (1:48)The need for extra air hoses (2:44)Other essential tools for drivers (3:58)The importance of keeping food cold (9:43)St...
19 Dec 202315min
Money Math for Owner Operators with Brett Hutchins
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:The importance of sales in the transportation industry (0:56)Math skills that successful drivers possess (2:04)Tips on optimizing fuel economy and cont...
12 Dec 202310min
The Unsung Heroes of Gulf Relay: Meet the Mechanics Who Keep the Wheels Turning
Highlights from this week’s conversation include:Common problems mechanics see on trucks (0:33)After-treatment systems on trucks (1:33)The worst tire we’ve seen in the shop (4:59)Experiences as a dies...
21 Nov 202310min
