The Relay

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The benefit of clean equipment for DOT inspections and operations (0:13) Keeping the dashboards of trucks free from trash and clutter (0:55) How the washer saves the company money (1:05) The cleaning process for the in-house washer (2:20) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Pre-trip inspection elements on Gulf Relay trucks (0:19) Safety sensors and cameras on the trucks (1:41) Providing drivers with the best equipment at Gulf Relay (3:45) Landing gear and other equipment (4:56) Omnitracs and interior components of the truck (7:11) Safety systems on our trucks (7:49) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Finding a career in trucking (0:18) Transitioning from Manufacturing to Sales (2:22) Moving to local routes (3:19) Working at Gulf Relay (9:02) Spirituality at Gulf Relay (10:44) Trucking school (12:02) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique chal...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Introducing Cedric and the topics of today’s show (0:10) Cedric's background in transportation industry (0:22)  The biggest safety concern in the trucking industry (2:02) Future Safety Improvements (2:55) Upcoming events at Gulf Relay (4:11) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, te...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: The evolution of Gulf Relay (0:10) Expansion of commodities (2:10) The dedicated division (4:20) Commodity diversification (8:45) The future of Gulf Relay (9:37) The importance of consistency (7:19) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique challeng...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Freight beginning to level out despite surge of capacity (0:24) How Gulf Relay is handling the economic challenges (2:37) Freight numbers coming back up (3:48) The reefer market (4:39)  Customer expectations in the current market (7:10)  The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. In each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, tea...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Update on equipment through 2023 (0:21) How feedback from drivers is implemented in equipment purchases (1:25) What’s coming in for equipment and why (4:36) The importance of driver inspections (6:51) Gulf Relay safety event in June (9:13) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, team...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Working for Gulf Relay (0:06) A love for tattoos (5:28) Importance of family and community (4:47) Mark’s passion for adrenaline (6:40) Hobbies and interests (7:49) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique challenges of the job to anecdotes about li...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Nelia’s journey at Gulf Relay and her responsibilities with the company (0:21) Being the face of the company to drivers (0:53) The qualities of a good driver (1:21) Orientation process for the drivers (4:08) Requirements for drivers at Gulf Relay (5:41) Communication with the drivers (8:04) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episod...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Getting out of the mundane and into trucking (0:10) Managing truck driving but also owning a cattle ranch (1:53) Driving regional and OTR (3:49) Managing fuel costs as an owner operator (4:48) Staying connected on the road (7:09) Brett’s favorite person at Gulf Relay and what brought him to the company (10:23) Why Gulf Relay? (12:08) The Relay is a...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Technology and Maintenance Council (TMC) and changes implemented (0:47) The impact of SmartDrive Technology at Gulf Relay (3:26) Drowsy driving and cell phone distraction (4:23) In-services, out-of-services, and new-hire inspection protocols (5:47) Inspections’ impact on driver satisfaction (8:51) Plans for equipment at Gulf Relay in 2023 (10:17) T...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Jasmine’s journey in becoming a truck driver (0:19) Support as a female driver in the trucking industry (1:51) The importance of the driver/dispatcher relationship (2:47) Favorite destinations for Jasmine on the road (4:02) Home time at Gulf Relay (4:54) Jasmine’s key to looking fabulous (7:54) The driver community at Gulf Relay (9:55) The Relay is...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: What is the purpose of Fit to Pass? (0:16) Healthy tips for drivers (2:55) How stretching helps improve health and circulation (4:42) The importance of healthy eating and snacking (7:13) Success stories with Fit to Pass at Gulf Relay (9:31) Three simple practices for daily improvement in your health (12:44)  The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf...

Highlights from this week’s conversation include: Market update (0:37) Life of the load (2:19) Dedicated drivers: consistent pay, consistent routes (4:27) The Gulf growth mentality (6:42) The Relay is a podcast produced by Gulf Relay. Each episode, we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. From the unique challenges of the job to anecdotes about life on the road, our guests...

Welcome to “The Relay,” a podcast from Gulf Relay where we dive behind the scenes of our operations, teams, and industry. We hope you start to recognize familiar voices as we explore the world of trucking and the people who make it all happen. Episodes will range from driver interviews to company updates to interviews with vendors and customers. From the unique challenges of the job to anecdotes a...