Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services | Ep 6

The Miles and Mentors Podcast

In this episode of The Miles and Mentors Podcast, we sit down with Charles Gracey, President of Hot Seat Services and Host of Sense Per Mile. Charles shares his incredible journey from growing up in a trucking family to becoming an executive and advocate for both drivers and carriers. With his extensive background as a truck driver turned executive, Charles provides unique insights into the challenges and opportunities within the trucking industry.

Join us as we discuss the importance of mentorship, the role of drivers as their own advocates, and why listening is a crucial skill for anyone in the industry. Charles also offers valuable advice for new drivers entering the industry, emphasizing the significance of experience and the benefits of learning from seasoned professionals. Hosted by Alex Powers, this episode is packed with practical tips, industry knowledge, and inspiration for all trucking professionals.

Episode Timestamps: 02:30 - Transitioning from the military to trucking 04:00 - Building driver training programs and moving into recruiting 06:15 - The importance of the recruiter-driver relationship 10:00 - Transition from culinary to trucking and recruitment 13:00 - Advice for new drivers: "Complacency kills" 16:30 - Trends and challenges in the trucking industry 20:00 - The decision to become a company driver or owner-operator 23:00 - Importance of mentorship in the trucking industry 26:00 - Work-life balance and avoiding burnout 28:00 - Final thoughts and resources for new drivers

Links and Info: To connect with Charles Gracey and learn more about Hot Seat Services and Sense Per Mile, visit: Hot Seat Services: www.hotseatservices.com Sense Per Mile Podcast: www.sensepermilepodcast.com

Stay connected with Charles Gracey: LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/charles-gracey Instagram: www.instagram.com/dr_phil_of_trucking X (formerly Twitter): x.com/dr_phil_truckn Facebook: www.facebook.com/drphiloftrucking TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@dr_phil_of_trucking

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